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California Sports Betting (2026)

Restricted: California has no legal sports betting, retail or online — Props 26 and 27 failed in Nov 2022.

RestrictedVerified Jul 16, 2026
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California has no legal sports betting, retail or online — Props 26 and 27 failed in Nov 2022. The next realistic window is viewed as 2028.

Official source: oag.ca.gov →

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Sports Betting in states bordering California

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

  • ArizonaPermitted

    Arizona sports betting is legal both retail and online/mobile statewide; minimum age 21 (HB2772, live since Sept 2021). Regulated by the AZ Dept. of Gaming.

    Verified Jul 16, 2026 · Source: gaming.az.gov · Full Arizona rule →

  • NevadaPermitted

    Nevada sports betting is legal statewide, retail and mobile, but online accounts require in-person registration; must be 21+. The oldest US market: online sign-up is a one-time in-person registration at an affiliated casino, with no fully remote sign-up.

    Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: gaming.nv.gov · Full Nevada rule →

  • OregonPermitted

    Oregon sports betting is legal and you must be 21+, but the state's online app takes professional sports only — no college. Online/mobile is state-run via Oregon Lottery's DraftKings app; retail sportsbooks operate at tribal casinos.

    Verified Jul 20, 2026 · Source: oregonlottery.org · Full Oregon rule →

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