Gambling: operation of a contest or sweepstakes.
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Fiscal committee
No
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to regulate online sweepstakes games in California to prevent them from resembling gambling. It prohibits using methods, including websites and applications, that simulate gambling activities like slot machines, lottery games, or sports wagering, particularly those utilizing dual-currency systems. The bill also restricts entities involved in supporting these online sweepstakes, such as financial institutions and geolocation providers. Importantly, it clarifies that these provisions do not affect legitimate gambling operations or promotional activities.
Key provisions
- Prohibits using methods to simulate gambling in online sweepstakes.
- Specifically targets online sweepstakes games utilizing dual-currency systems.
- Restricts entities supporting online sweepstakes operations.
- Defines ‘online sweepstakes game’ to include activities resembling gambling.
- Clarifies that the bill does not impact licensed gambling enterprises or lottery operations.
- Specifies that promotional sweepstakes are not affected.
- Creates a new misdemeanor offense for violating the provisions.
- States that no reimbursement is required for local agencies due to the creation of a new crime.
Who is affected
- Online sweepstakes operators
- Financial institutions and payment processors
- Geolocation providers
- Gaming content suppliers and platform providers
- Media affiliates
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