Sweepstakes Casinos By State 2026
Complete state-by-state guide to sweepstakes casino availability. Find out which platforms are legal in your state.
Sweepstakes casinos operate under federal sweepstakes promotion laws, not state gambling statutes. This legal distinction means they are available in most US states without requiring a gambling license. However, a handful of states restrict or prohibit sweepstakes casino platforms — most notably Washington, Idaho, and Nevada, which have enacted specific legislation addressing online sweepstakes gaming.
The data below reflects the current availability policies published by each operator on their own websites. State classifications can change when legislatures pass new bills or when operators voluntarily restrict access. California enacted AB 831 in January 2026, criminalizing certain sweepstakes casino models — we track developments like these and update this page when operator policies shift.
If your state shows as "restricted," that means at least one major platform has blocked registrations from your location. Some states marked as "limited" allow certain platforms but not others, typically based on how each operator interprets local sweepstakes laws.
All 50 States
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Alabama
Alabama welcomes sweepstakes casinos under federal sweepstakes regulations.
Alaska
Alaska has no restrictions on sweepstakes casino gaming.
Arizona
Arizona provides full sweepstakes casino access for all residents.
Arkansas
Arkansas allows limited sweepstakes platforms due to state regulations.
California
California banned sweepstakes casinos in January 2026 under Assembly Bill 831.
No platforms availableColorado
Colorado permits all sweepstakes casino platforms without restrictions.
Connecticut
Connecticut restricts sweepstakes casinos due to existing tribal gaming agreements.
No platforms availableDelaware
Delaware has limited sweepstakes availability due to regulatory considerations.
Florida
Florida has limited platforms available amid ongoing gaming legislation.
Georgia
Georgia allows sweepstakes casinos throughout the state.
Hawaii
Hawaii permits sweepstakes casinos as the sole legal casino gaming option.
Idaho
Idaho prohibits sweepstakes casinos under state anti-gambling statutes.
No platforms availableIllinois
Illinois offers complete access to all sweepstakes casino platforms.
Indiana
Indiana permits full sweepstakes casino participation.
Iowa
Iowa allows unrestricted sweepstakes casino access.
Kansas
Kansas permits sweepstakes casinos with full platform availability.
Kentucky
Kentucky allows most sweepstakes casinos. Lucky Slots restricts KY players.
Louisiana
Louisiana has parish-level variations affecting sweepstakes availability.
Maine
Maine allows sweepstakes casino gaming without restrictions.
Maryland
Maryland has limited platforms due to pending iGaming legislation.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Gaming Commission restrictions limit some platforms.
Michigan
Michigan has limited availability due to existing gaming regulations.
Minnesota
Minnesota permits all sweepstakes casino platforms.
Mississippi
Mississippi Gaming Commission oversight limits some platforms.
Missouri
Missouri allows sweepstakes casino gaming statewide.
Montana
Montana prohibits sweepstakes casinos under electronic gaming laws.
No platforms availableNebraska
Nebraska permits sweepstakes casino access.
Nevada
Nevada prohibits sweepstakes casinos - traditional casino gaming is widely available.
No platforms availableNew Hampshire
New Hampshire allows sweepstakes casino gaming.
New Jersey
New Jersey prohibits sweepstakes casinos due to its regulated online gaming market.
No platforms availableNew Mexico
New Mexico permits sweepstakes casinos.
New York
New York banned sweepstakes casinos in December 2025 under state legislation.
No platforms availableNorth Carolina
North Carolina allows sweepstakes casinos.
North Dakota
North Dakota permits sweepstakes casino gaming.
Ohio
Ohio offers full sweepstakes casino access.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma allows sweepstakes casinos.
Oregon
Oregon permits sweepstakes casino gaming.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has limited availability due to its regulated iGaming market.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island permits sweepstakes casinos.
South Carolina
South Carolina allows sweepstakes casino access.
South Dakota
South Dakota permits sweepstakes casinos.
Tennessee
Tennessee allows sweepstakes casino gaming.
Texas
Texas permits sweepstakes casinos - one of the largest player markets.
Utah
Utah allows sweepstakes casinos as the only legal gaming option.
Vermont
Vermont permits sweepstakes casino access.
Virginia
Virginia allows sweepstakes casinos.
Washington
Washington prohibits sweepstakes casinos under state law.
No platforms availableWest Virginia
West Virginia allows most sweepstakes casinos. Lucky Slots restricts WV players.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin allows sweepstakes casino gaming.
Wyoming
Wyoming permits sweepstakes casinos.
Why Sweepstakes Casinos Are Legal
The Sweepstakes Model
Sweepstakes casinos operate under US sweepstakes law, not gambling law. They use a dual-currency system (Gold Coins for play, Sweeps Coins for prizes) that legally distinguishes them from traditional gambling.
No Purchase Necessary
The key legal requirement is that players can always participate without making a purchase. Free Sweeps Coins are available through daily logins, social media promotions, and mail-in requests.
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