“It’s dressed up to look like skill, like sports knowledge, like a fun way to earn a little money, not like gambling.”

Mia Bonta, a California assemblymember, warning about the growing reach of fantasy sports wagering platforms among minors. Bonta made the remark while announcing legislation to restrict advertising and access to sports betting-style apps for minors, arguing that the platforms blur the line between gaming and gambling. Lawmakers say the apps are increasingly targeting younger users, even as sports betting remains illegal in California. (The Sacramento Bee)