Gambling recovery in California

California has the largest adult gambling market in the U.S., with tribal casinos, card rooms, state lottery, horse racing, and daily fantasy sports available statewide. Sports betting remains illegal as of 2026.

Compiled by Austin Taylor, Founder of Cope Compass · Updated May 2026

Sources: California Council on Problem Gambling · National Council on Problem Gambling · SAMHSA findtreatment.gov

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Gambling landscape in California

Sports betting is not legal in California. The 2022 ballot measures (Prop 26 and 27) both failed. Tribal gaming, cardrooms, lottery, and parimutuel horse racing are legal; mobile sports betting is not.

California self-exclusion program

California Voluntary Self-Exclusion (BGC)

Binds all state-licensed gambling establishments (cardrooms, tribal casinos that participate). Minimum 1 year; lifetime option.

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Additional California resources

California Office of Problem Gambling (OPG)
State agency running the helpline, treatment network, and prevention programs.

California providers

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