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ClubWPT Gold Limits California Players Amid New Regulations

1/6/2026

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ClubWPT Gold restricts California players to redeem Chips only on nine designated days each month, California Game Days (CGD), starting January 1.
California bill 831 bans online sweepstakes gaming.
Players can win Chips outside CGD but cannot cash out until they play through those Chips on a CGD.
ClubWPT Gold has repositioned as a poker training site and acquired Upswing Poker to emphasize legal compliance amid changing regulations.

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Story summary

ClubWPT Gold restricts California players to redeem Chips only on nine designated days each month, California Game Days (CGD), starting January 1.
California bill 831 bans online sweepstakes gaming.
Players can win Chips outside CGD but cannot cash out until they play through those Chips on a CGD.
ClubWPT Gold has repositioned as a poker training site and acquired Upswing Poker to emphasize legal compliance amid changing regulations.