California Takes Aim at Sweepstakes Casinos with New Legislation

In 2025, California lawmakers have introduced a powerful new bill aimed at banning online sweepstakes casinos, setting the stage for a pivotal battle over online gambling regulation. The bill, led by Assemblymember Avelino Valencia and backed by the influential California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA), targets a growing segment of the gaming industry that tribes view as a direct threat […]