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California Betting Bonus
Online sportsbooks and casinos are currently illegal in the Golden State, but there are plenty of options available. Social sportsbooks, prediction markets and some DFS and pick'em sites accept Californians. These are the legal options and sign-up offers available.
California Sports Betting Bonuses
21+. Bet Responsibly. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
| Bonus | Turnover | Minimum deposit | Expiry | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Underdog Fantasy
4.2/5 | Turnover
1x | Minimum deposit
$5 | Expiry
60 days | |||||||
Dabble
3.9/5 |
$25 No-Deposit Bonus | Turnover
1x | Minimum deposit
N/A | Expiry
14 days |
CONDITIONS APPLY. SEE T&CS. Applicable to US customers only. Must be 18+ (21+ in MA,TN & 19+ in NE) and present in a US state where Dabble operates. See full T&C at Dabble. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org | |||||
 Thrillzz
4.2/5 |
Buy $10, Get $50 in Thrillzz Coins | Turnover
1x | Minimum deposit
$10 | Expiry
No expiration | ||||||
 Novig
4.1/5 |
Spend $5, Get $50 | Turnover
0x | Minimum deposit
$5 | Expiry
No expiration | ||||||
 Kalshi
4.3/5 |
Get $10 When You Trade 100 Contracts | Turnover
0x | Minimum deposit
N/A | Expiry
No expiration | ||||||
 Fliff
4/5 |
Spend $50, Get $100 in Coins and Free Fliff Cash | Turnover
1x | Minimum deposit
$50 | Expiry
No expiration | ||||||
 DraftKings Pick6
4.1/5 |
Get $25 in Bonus Picks With Your First Deposit of $5 | Turnover
0x | Minimum deposit
$5 | Expiry
14 days |
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org (CT).
18+ (19+ AL/NE, 21+ AZ/MA/VA). Valid only where Pick6 operates, see dkng.co/pick6states. Void in NY, ONT, and where prohibited. Eligibility restrictions apply. 1 per new DraftKings customer. $5+ first Pick Set to receive max. $50 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Picks that expire in 14 days (336 hours). Ends 10/13/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Terms: pick6.draftkings.com/promos. Sponsored by DraftKings. | |||||
FAQ - CA Sports Betting Bonuses
Is online betting legal in California?
No. There is currently no legal framwork allowing online sportsbooks in California, making them illegal. The only legal form of online betting is to bet on horse racing through advance-deposit wagering.
Are online casinos legal in California?
No, online casinos where players can deposit and gamble with real money are not authorized in California. Land-based tribal casinos and card rooms however are legal within the state.
Are there legal betting alternatives in CA?
Yes. Social sportsbooks and social casinos are available in California, as are prediction markets. DFS and pick'em is legal, provided that the platforms are free-to-play. The sweepstakes model is being evaluated and might be prohibited in California in the future, but at the moment many operators are still available in the state.
What's the legal gambling age in California?
The legal gambling age in California depends on the venue. 18+ is the standard rule for legal online betting alternatives like social sportsbooks, and the same requirement also goes for horse racing and the state lottery. Tribal casinos where alcohol is served has a 21+ requirement, but card- and gaming rooms that don't offer alcohol may allow visitors from 18+.
Can Californians gamble in other states?
Yes, California residents are able to gamble both online and in-person in other states, provided that they are physically located in that state, and that said state authorizes gambling. Keep in mind that gambling winnings in other states count as taxable income in California.
Is gambling taxed in California?
Yes, gambling winnings are taxed as personal income in California. This goes for both residents and non-residents. Standard federal tax is also applied.
Non-residents gambling in California will have to submit a non-resident tax form, and may have to pay taxes in their home-state as well. Normally, credits are offered to avoid having to pay taxes for the same winnings in two states, but only if itemized.
California residents gambling in another state will have to submit winnings on their CA tax returns, and may have to fill in a non-resident tax form for the state in which they gambled. California offers credits to avoid double taxation.
