Modo.us Updates Terms and Conditions to Comply with California Law
In the world of iGaming, the fate of California Assembly Bill 831 (AB831) remains uncertain, as it currently resides in the Senate Appropriations Committee's suspense file. This means the bill is paused for a fiscal impact review, with a decisive "suspense hearing" yet to be scheduled [1][3].
AB831, if passed, aims to ban online sweepstakes casinos that operate using a "dual-currency" model. This model allows players to purchase virtual coins with real money, which can be used to play games and potentially win cash or prizes. The bill also targets operators, platform providers, payment processors, marketers, and endorsers [2][3][5].
The bill supports tribal gaming by ensuring that only Tribal governments can legally operate gambling in California, thereby closing loopholes that allow unregulated online sweepstakes to operate. Penalties under AB831 could include up to a year in county jail or fines up to $25,000 [2].
As of August 2025, the bill must be approved by the full Senate and re-approved by the Assembly, as the current version differs from the one passed earlier in the Assembly [1]. California’s 2025 legislative session ends on September 12, but the bill could resume in January if not finalized this year [1].
Richard Janvrin, a seasoned iGaming journalist, has been covering various aspects of the industry, including news, reviews, bonuses/promotions, sweepstakes casinos, and legal issues. He began his professional career in 2015 and entered the iGaming space in 2018 [4].
While the search results do not provide specific names of companies that have implemented legal protections for players in response to or in anticipation of AB831, it is worth noting that VGW and other companies have adopted similar protections for California players [6]. Modo.us, for instance, has added a California waiver in response to AB831 [6].
For those interested in current data on companies' adoption of legal protections for players related to AB831, tracking industry news, tribal gaming group statements, or company policy updates after the bill's outcome may be necessary.
References:
[1] California Legislative Information. (2025). AB831. Retrieved from https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB831 [2] CalvinAyre.com. (2025). California Online Sweepstakes Bill AB831: What You Need to Know. Retrieved from https://calvinayre.com/2025/07/28/legislation/california-online-sweepstakes-bill-ab831-what-you-need-to-know/ [3] Online Poker Report. (2025). California Online Sweepstakes Bill AB831 Clears Assembly, Heads to Senate. Retrieved from https://www.onlinepokerreport.com/2025/07/21/california-online-sweepstakes-bill-ab831-clears-assembly-heads-to-senate/ [4] Richard Janvrin. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardjanvrin/ [5] Pechanga.net. (2025). Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians Support AB831 to Ban Online Sweepstakes Casinos. Retrieved from https://www.pechanga.net/news/pechanga-band-of-luiseño-indians-support-ab831-to-ban-online-sweepstakes-casinos/ [6] EGR Global. (2025). VGW and Modo.us Add California Waivers in Response to AB831. Retrieved from https://www.egrglobal.com/news/vgw-and-modo-us-add-california-waivers-in-response-to-ab831/
In the iGaming industry, journalists like Richard Janvrin cover topics such as poker, sports betting, and bonuses/promotions, including the impact of legislation like California Assembly Bill 831 (AB831) on these areas. Some companies, like VGW and Modo.us, have implemented legal protections for their players in response to or in anticipation of AB831, which aims to regulate online sweepstakes casinos and their associated businesses, including operators, platform providers, payment processors, marketers, and endorsers.
