Underdog Fantasy Sues California AG Rob Bonta to Block DFS Opinion; Court Denies TRO, Appeal Expected

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Updated Jul 2, 2025, 11:33 PM

Underdog Fantasy has filed lawsuits in Sacramento County Superior Court to prevent California Attorney General Rob Bonta from releasing a forthcoming legal opinion that would declare daily fantasy sports (DFS) contests illegal under California law. The company argues that the attorney general's opinion exceeds legal limits by addressing disputed factual questions, specifically the role of chance versus skill in DFS contests, which they claim is beyond the scope of advisory opinions. Underdog also sought an immediate ex parte temporary restraining order (TRO) to block the release of the opinion, but the court denied the motion, citing undue delay and clarifying that attorney general opinions are advisory and do not carry the force of law. Sacramento Superior Court Judge Jennifer Rockwell ruled that the opinion would not change state law, although Underdog warned that operating contrary to the opinion could expose DFS operators to civil enforcement actions under California's Unfair Competition Law. Following the denial, Underdog is expected to appeal to the Third District Court of Appeal in Sacramento. Meanwhile, the legal environment for online gaming remains contentious, as the Louisiana Attorney General recently issued an opinion declaring online sweepstakes casinos illegal, threatening enforcement actions in that state.

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Sam McQuillan

@sam_mcquill

Update: Underdog’s attempt to block the AG’s forthcoming decision on Fantasy Sports has been rejected by a Judge.

Daniel Wallach

@WALLACHLEGAL

BREAKING: The Louisiana Attorney General has issued a legal opinion declaring that online sweepstakes casinos constitute illegal gambling, and threatening criminal and civil enforcement action against those who continue to operate in the state. (h/t @hglaser1)

Ashley Zavala

@ZavalaA

NEW: Sac County Judge says California AG Rob Bonta's legal opinion on online fantasy sports will NOT have an effect on state law. She denied Underdog Fantasy's request to block him from releasing it, which was expected to outlaw all platforms in CA.