Every state, by status
Banned 13
Sweepstakes casinos are not allowed here. We do not show offers for this state.
| State | What's behind it |
|---|---|
| California | AB 831, in effect since January 1, 2026. |
| Connecticut | SB 1235 (Public Act 25-112), in effect since October 1, 2025. |
| Idaho | Blocked under the state constitution (Art. III, Sec. 20). |
| Indiana | HB 1052, in effect since July 1, 2026. |
| Louisiana | HB 883 and HB 53, in effect since August 1, 2026. |
| Maine | LD 2007, in effect since July 14, 2026. |
| Montana | SB 555, in effect since October 1, 2025. |
| Nevada | Blocked under existing gaming law; SB 256 raised penalties from October 1, 2025. |
| New Jersey | A 5447, in effect since August 15, 2025. |
| New York | S 5935-A, in effect since December 5, 2025. |
| Oklahoma | SB 1589, in effect since November 1, 2026. |
| Tennessee | SB 2136, in effect since May 22, 2026. |
| Washington | Blocked under existing law (RCW 9.46.240). |
Under enforcement 11
There is no statewide ban, but regulators or the attorney general are acting against operators. Several casinos have already pulled out.
| State | What's behind it |
|---|---|
| Arizona | Department of Gaming cease-and-desist orders (2025). |
| Delaware | Division of Gaming Enforcement cease-and-desist action. |
| Florida | Attorney General lawsuits against operators filed August 19, 2026. |
| Illinois | Gaming Board cease-and-desist letters (February 2026). |
| Iowa | SF 2289 expanded enforcement powers from July 1, 2026. |
| Maryland | Cease-and-desist letters and a Baltimore city lawsuit. Ban bills have not passed. |
| Michigan | Gaming Control Board says operators break existing law; 33 cease-and-desist letters announced October 8, 2026. |
| Minnesota | Attorney General warning letters (November 2025). Ban bills failed. |
| Mississippi | Gaming Commission cease-and-desist letters (2025 and 2026). |
| Pennsylvania | Gaming Control Board cease-and-desist letters (2025). Bill HB 2801 is in committee. |
| West Virginia | Attorney General subpoenas and warnings (2025). |
Bill pending 5
Sweepstakes casinos are allowed for now, but a bill to restrict them is pending.
| State | What's behind it |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | Bill B26-0656 is pending before the Council. |
| Massachusetts | Bill H 4431 was sent to study. |
| Ohio | Bill HB 298 is pending in the House Finance Committee. |
| Virginia | Bill SB 579 was carried over to 2027. |
| Wyoming | A legislative committee is sponsoring a ban bill for the January 2027 session. |
No ban 22
There is no sweepstakes casino ban in this state. Each casino still sets its own list of accepted states.
| State | What's behind it |
|---|---|
| Alabama | No ban in place. |
| Alaska | No ban in place. |
| Arkansas | No ban in place. A 2025 bill (SB 524) was withdrawn. |
| Colorado | No ban in place. |
| Georgia | No ban in place. |
| Hawaii | No ban in place. A 2026 bill (SB 3281) was deferred. |
| Kansas | No ban in place. |
| Kentucky | No ban in place. |
| Missouri | No ban in place. A 2026 bill (HB 1251) failed. |
| Nebraska | No ban in place. |
| New Hampshire | No ban in place. |
| New Mexico | No ban in place. |
| North Carolina | No ban in place. |
| North Dakota | No ban in place. |
| Oregon | No ban in place. |
| Rhode Island | No ban in place. |
| South Carolina | No ban in place. |
| South Dakota | No ban in place. |
| Texas | No ban in place. A 2025 bill (SB 517) died. |
| Utah | No sweepstakes-specific ban. Utah bans gambling in its constitution, so check each casino’s rules. |
| Vermont | No ban in place. |
| Wisconsin | No ban in place. |
Latest law changes
Oklahoma. Sweepstakes casino ban (SB 1589) takes effect.
Oklahoma. Stake.us stops play for Oklahoma players ahead of the ban.
Oklahoma. High 5 Casino goes offline for Oklahoma players.
Iowa. Wow Vegas ends Sweeps Coin play in Iowa.
Oklahoma. McLuck and sister site Hello Millions say they will leave Oklahoma on November 1.
Utah. Attorney General asks a judge to block Kalshi in Utah.
Utah. Attorney General sues prediction market Kalshi under the state gambling ban.
Michigan. Gaming Control Board announces 33 cease-and-desist letters.
Pennsylvania. Bill HB 2801 sent to the House Gaming Oversight Committee.
Florida. Attorney General files lawsuits against sweepstakes operators.
Questions about sweepstakes casino laws
Are sweepstakes casinos legal?
Yes, in most of the US. Sweepstakes casinos operate under sweepstakes law because there's always a free way to play. But 13 states ban them outright, and regulators in 11 more are taking action against operators.
Which states ban sweepstakes casinos?
As of Oct 31, 2026: California, Connecticut, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Washington.
Is it illegal for me to play from a banned state?
Most state bans target the operators, and casinos block players from banned states themselves. Don't try to get around a casino's location checks: it breaks their terms, and they can close your account and void any prizes.
Does a state allowing sweepstakes casinos mean every casino accepts me?
No. Each casino sets its own list of accepted states, and many skip states that are only considering a ban. Check the casino page on AmeriSpin, or the casino’s own terms, before you sign up.
Sources
We check state laws against bill texts, regulator and attorney general announcements, and these trackers:
This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change quickly. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.