California's AB 831 banned the dual-currency sweepstakes model as of January 1, 2026, and the major operators pulled cash-redeemable play from the state. A few sites still operate in California under different legal structures — collectible card-game, parimutuel horse racing, and skill-based formats. The list below pulls live from the SweepsGuard database. None is a regulator-approved casino.
The dual-currency sweepstakes-casino model is banned under AB 831, effective January 1, 2026. The major operators have stopped offering cash-redeemable play to California residents. A small number of sites continue to operate under different legal structures (collectible card-game, parimutuel horse racing, and skill-based formats).
No. AB 831 targets operators, payment processors, geolocation providers, and affiliates — not individual players. There is no provision penalizing someone for having played, and no enforcement against players.
Not for cash-redeemable Sweeps Coins. Major sweepstakes brands have pulled redeemable play from California following AB 831. Some still allow free Gold Coins play with no prizes.
Sites built on a non-sweepstakes model still accept California players — collectible card-game sites like Card Crush and Clash5, horse-racing (parimutuel) sites like Horseplay and GiddyUp, and skill-based arcade sites. None is a regulator-approved casino, and the card-game model in particular has not been tested in court.
Operators leaving California have generally provided a window to redeem outstanding Sweeps Coins balances. Check the specific operator’s announcement and redeem before their stated deadline.