Sweepstakes casinos by state

The US sweepstakes casino legal map is changing fast. This page tracks current bans, scheduled bans, at-risk states, and currently-stable states. Last verified May 6, 2026.

Currently banned

Major sweepstakes operators do not accept registrations from these states. Attempting to bypass geo-restrictions will result in account closure.

Washington (WA)

Since: historical

Long-standing gambling prohibition

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Idaho (ID)

Since: historical

No cash prizes permitted

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Michigan (MI)

Since: historical

MGCB regulatory action

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Montana (MT)

Since: 2025

SB 555

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Connecticut (CT)

Since: 2025-10

AAG enforcement letter

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New York (NY)

Since: 2025

S 5935 enforcement

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New Jersey (NJ)

Since: 2025

DGE enforcement actions

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California (CA)

Since: 2026-01-01

AB 831 prohibition

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Nevada (NV)

Since: 2025

AB 380 ban

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West Virginia (WV)

Since: historical

Lottery Commission

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Delaware (DE)

Since: de-facto

State lottery monopoly

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Louisiana (LA)

Since: de-facto

Gaming Control Board

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Scheduled bans (2026)

These states have signed or pending legislation. Operators wind down active accounts before the effective date.

Indiana (IN)

Effective: 2026-07-01

HB 1052 - signed

Maine (ME)

Effective: 2026-07-14

LD 2007 - signed

Oklahoma (OK)

Effective: 2026-11-01

SB 1589 - awaiting-signature

Tennessee (TN)

Effective date TBD

SB 2136 - awaiting-signature

At legislative risk

Active 2026 legislative session bills that could become law. We monitor these monthly.

FL MD MN IA VA MA OH

Currently stable

States where major sweepstakes casinos are operating normally and where regulatory pressure is low (as of last update). Click through for state-specific guides where available.