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Government

Jul. 7, 2025

Bonta declares daily fantasy sports illegal in California; industry pushes back

California Attorney General Rob Bonta's new opinion argues daily fantasy sports platforms violate state gambling laws, echoing claims in lawsuits against major operators. Industry leaders and Gov. Gavin Newsom's office disagree, saying the opinion changes nothing.

Attorneys suing online fantasy sports betting companies hailed a long-awaited opinion from Attorney General Rob Bonta's office, released Thursday, which argues the companies have operated for years in violation of California law. Meanwhile, a coalition representing the companies pledged to fight the interpretation.

"California law prohibits the operation of daily fantasy sports games with players physically located within California, regardless of where the operators and...

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