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California Online Casinos (2026)

Restricted: Online casino play is not legal in California, and there is no internet casino framework.

RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026

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Online casino play is not legal in California, and there is no internet casino framework. (Sweepstakes-style online casinos banned by AB831, effective Jan 1, 2026.)

Official source: oag.ca.gov →

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