Modo.us Includes Legal Provisions in Terms and Conditions Specific to California
California Assembly Bill 831, a legislation aimed at regulating online gaming, is currently under review by the Senate Appropriations Committee. The bill, scheduled for presentation on August 18, 2025, is part of the committee's "Suspense File" and is awaiting further evaluation before it can potentially advance for a vote on the Senate floor [1].
If passed, AB831 would introduce several key provisions. Notably, it would ban online sweepstakes that operate using a "dual currency" model, which is often associated with casino-like games that use virtual coins bought with real money [1][3]. The bill would also impose criminal penalties for running or promoting such sweepstakes, with fines of up to $25,000 or a year in county jail [1]. Additionally, the bill seeks to support tribal gaming in California, ensuring that it remains the exclusive legal gambling option in the state, maintaining existing agreements [1].
At this point, there is no specific information available on companies adopting legal protections for their players in compliance with this bill. However, the bill's supporters, including major tribal gaming groups, aim to ensure that only licensed and regulated gaming entities operate in California [1][3].
In a separate development, Richard Janvrin, a well-known figure in the iGaming industry, has been making waves. A graduate of the University of New Hampshire, Janvrin covers various aspects of iGaming, including news, reviews, bonuses/promotions, sweepstakes casinos, and legal issues [2]. Janvrin began his professional sports coverage career in 2015 and entered the iGaming space in 2018 [2].
As for companies in the iGaming industry, Modo.us has added a California waiver in response to AB831, and VGW and other companies have adopted similar legal protections for California players [1].
The fate of AB831 will be determined in the coming weeks as it moves through the legislative process. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
[1] California Assembly Bill 831: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB831 [2] Richard Janvrin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardjanvrin/ [3] Committee on Appropriations Suspense File: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB831
- Poker players in California might find legal protections from the companies they play with, as some industry companies, such as Modo.us, have added California waivers in response to the pending legislation, AB831.
- Richard Janvrin, a prominent figure in the iGaming industry, covers finances, business, sports betting, and welcome bonuses as he delves into various aspects of online gaming, providing valuable insights for the broader gaming community.
