As of November 2025, legal sports betting has not yet been authorized in California, but residents can still engage in sports wagering through alternative platforms such as daily fantasy sports (DFS) sites, sweepstakes sportsbooks, and offshore betting sites. The state currently lacks legal online sports betting apps, though retail casinos and horse racing betting are available. Several popular DFS and social sportsbook apps like Underdog Fantasy, Novig, Bleacher Nation Fantasy, Onyx Odds, and Rebet Social Sportsbook offer legal alternatives with attractive welcome bonuses and user-friendly mobile apps. The hope remains that California will legalize traditional sports betting soon, which would generate significant state revenue and provide a regulated, safe betting environment.

California is home to numerous major professional and college sports teams across leagues such as the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, and WNBA, making it a prime market for sports betting once legalized. Expected bonuses at future legal sportsbooks include bonus bets, deposit match bonuses, refer-a-friend incentives, odds boosts, and parlay refunds, all designed to attract and retain bettors. Until legalization, bettors can explore existing DFS and sweepstakes options, while keeping an eye on upcoming legal sportsbooks that promise enhanced betting experiences and promotions tailored to California’s large and passionate sports fan base.