Esports betting is not currently legal in California. Here's what you need to know about esports betting laws in California and how esports staking works as an alternative.
Esports betting is not currently legal in California. 1v1Me esports staking IS available in California. You can stake today.
CURRENT LAW
California — the largest potential sports betting market in the US — has not legalized sports or esports betting. Two ballot propositions in November 2022 (Prop 26 for retail, Prop 27 for online) both failed decisively. No new legislation has gained traction since.
Tribal gaming interests and commercial operators remain at odds, making near-term legalization unlikely. For options available to California residents, see our best esports betting sites guide.
THE ALTERNATIVE
Esports staking is different from traditional betting and is available in all 50 US states. 1v1Me is a live esports staking platform where you back professional gamers competing in real matches. You choose a player to win, place a stake, and share in a percentage of the prize pool if your player wins. It's a player-backed model, not traditional esports betting odds.
EXPLORE
1v1Me staking is live in all 50 states.
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