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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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Online Casinos in states bordering California

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ArizonaRestricted
Online casino play is not legal in Arizona. Internet casino gaming is not authorized; only event wagering and fantasy sports are offered online.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: gaming.az.gov · Full Arizona rule →
NevadaConditional
In Nevada only online poker is authorized and regulated; real-money online slots/table games are not legal. There are no statewide mobile-casino apps.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: gaming.nv.gov · Full Nevada rule →
OregonRestricted
Online casino play is not legal in Oregon. There is no state-regulated online casino (casino gaming is limited to land-based tribal casinos).
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: oregonlottery.org · Full Oregon rule →

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