State record · Updated September 18, 2026
California Sweepstakes Casino Restrictions
Social Casino Index blocks commercial offers in California. This is a site policy, not a determination that every sweepstakes product is illegal in the state.
California AB 831 prohibits the defined dual-currency online sweepstakes games and specified activities supporting them. The law includes exceptions, including certain incidental promotional sweepstakes; it is not a blanket prohibition on all promotions.
Status at a glance
- Legal-source coverage
- Primary-source note below
- Offers on this site
- Blocked for California
Legal sources
California AB 831 prohibits the defined dual-currency online sweepstakes games and specified activities supporting them. The law includes exceptions, including certain incidental promotional sweepstakes; it is not a blanket prohibition on all promotions. California AB 831, Chapter 623, approved October 11, 2025. Reviewed September 18, 2026.
Operators that restrict California
The table shows exclusions retained in the site's operator records. These exclusions were not reverified in the latest offer review. A missing exclusion does not establish acceptance or legality.
| Operator | CA in retained exclusions | Evidence and limits |
|---|---|---|
| Jackpota | Not listed; acceptance unverified | Availability record · Sources |
| Lucky Bunny | Not listed; acceptance unverified | Availability record · Sources |
| YAY Casino | Excluded in retained record | Availability record · Sources |
| Dorados | Excluded in retained record | Availability record · Sources |
| Zonko | Not listed; acceptance unverified | Availability record · Sources |
| Chumba Casino | Not listed; acceptance unverified | Availability record · Sources |
| Pulsz | Not listed; acceptance unverified | Availability record · Sources |
| Stake.us | Not listed; acceptance unverified | Availability record · Sources |
| WOW Vegas | Not listed; acceptance unverified | Availability record · Sources |
| McLuck | Excluded in retained record | Availability record · Sources |
| SweetSweeps | Not listed; acceptance unverified | Availability record · Sources |
| Spree | Not listed; acceptance unverified | Availability record · Sources |
| Crown Coins | Not listed; acceptance unverified | Availability record · Sources |
| Modo | Not listed; acceptance unverified | Availability record · Sources |
| Zula Casino | Not listed; acceptance unverified | Availability record · Sources |
| Sportzino | Not listed; acceptance unverified | Availability record · Sources |
| LuckyLand Casino | Not listed; acceptance unverified | Availability record · Sources |
| Rolling Riches | Not listed; acceptance unverified | Availability record · Sources |
| High 5 Casino | Not listed; acceptance unverified | Availability record · Sources |
| Chanced | Not listed; acceptance unverified | Availability record · Sources |
| Fortune Wins | Not listed; acceptance unverified | Availability record · Sources |
What this means for players
All research on this site remains public in California; only commercial offers are blocked. If you live in California, do not try to sign up with an operator that restricts the state: accounts created against the terms can be closed and balances forfeited. Confirm the current rules with the operator and, for your own situation, a licensed attorney.
Not legal advice
This page is general information for readers. Confirm the current rules for your state before you play, and speak to a licensed attorney about your own situation.