The definitive US tracker — confirmed bans, pending legislation, and enforcement actions across all 50 states + DC. Updated as laws change. Last updated: 2026-03-18
⚠️ Disclaimer: This tracker is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Sweepstakes casino law is changing rapidly — always verify current status at your state's gaming authority before playing. Contact information: service@winthelottery.com
We monitor state legislation, attorney general enforcement actions, and operator announcements to maintain this tracker. Banned = law in effect or de facto ban via enforcement. Restricted = active C&D letters, pending legislation, or operator self-restrictions making access unreliable. Legal = no confirmed ban, no active enforcement, operators currently accessible. Indiana is listed as Banned (effective July 1, 2026) since the law is signed but not yet in effect.
Criminal misdemeanor. Fines $1,000–$25,000 per violation + up to 1 year jail. Liability extends to payment processors, geolocation vendors, and media affiliates. All major operators exited by Dec 31, 2025.
Passed Assembly 141–0, Senate 57–2. Fines $10,000–$100,000 per violation. Extends enforcement to payment processors and geolocation vendors. AG James had ordered 26 platforms to cease operations in June 2025.
Expands definition of prize equivalents to cover digital currencies like Sweeps Coins. Division of Gaming Enforcement has enforcement powers.
Reclassifies sweepstakes casinos as a Class D felony. Passed House 146–0. Followed a $1.5M settlement with High 5 Games.
First state to explicitly ban. Penalties up to 10 years imprisonment and $50,000 fines. Signed by Gov. Gianforte May 23, 2025.
Signed by Gov. Braun March 13, 2026. Indiana Gaming Commission can levy civil fines up to $100,000 per violation. Passed House 87–11, Senate 37–8. Exempts peer-to-peer skill poker and state lottery.
$415M class-action settlement (DoubleDown vs. IGT) confirmed sweepstakes platforms violate state gambling law. All operators have ceased operations.
Gaming Control Board prohibits sweepstakes platforms outside state oversight. Most major operators do not accept Nevada players.
Michigan Gaming Control Board issued cease-and-desist letters following AG action against Golden Hearts Games. Has regulated real-money iGaming market. Most operators have exited.
State law prohibits cash prize redemptions. Sweeps Coins cannot be redeemed for cash. Most major operators do not operate in Idaho.
AG JB McCuskey issued subpoenas to multiple operators. McLuck, Hello Millions exited. High 5 Casino shut down Feb 18, 2025. Has regulated real-money online casino market.
Legislature passed SB 181 (2025) but Gov. Landry vetoed it. Louisiana Gaming Control Board sent 40 C&D letters. HB 883 pre-filed for 2026 session. Most operators have exited.
Currently legal with $5,000 prize cap. HB 189 cleared all House committees before March 13, 2026 session end — final floor vote status unconfirmed. Florida Gaming Control Commission has issued C&D letters. Verify current status at flhouse.gov.
Illinois Gaming Board sent 65 C&D letters in February 2026 to major operators. 63 of 65 operators ignored letters and continue operating. New legislation introduced. No ban law passed yet.
Cease-and-desist letters sent Jan 2025 to Golden Hearts, Zula, McLuck, Fortune Coins, Stake.us. SB 860 passed Senate unanimously (2025) but did not become law. 2026 legislation progressing.
Has regulated iGaming market. C&D letters issued. High 5 Casino exited PA Feb 2025. Some platforms still active. Technically legal but under enforcement pressure.
C&D letters issued. De facto ban posture. Many operators do not serve Delaware residents.
Authorities sent C&D letters to some operators in 2025. Sweepstakes casinos still largely accessible. No ban law passed.
AG Skrmetti issued C&D letters to ~40 operators Dec 2025. Senate passed SB 2136 32–0 in March 2026. House Bill 1885 also pending. Not yet law — still legal while House considers.
Senate passed SB 1589 48–0 in March 2026. Would classify violations as Class C2 felonies. Pending House vote and governor signature. Not yet law.
Grants Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission authority to issue C&D orders and seek injunctive relief. Does not categorically ban but gives regulator enforcement tools. House status pending.
Maine Gambling Control Unit issued consumer warning summer 2025. LD 2007 sent from committee with divided report (11 for, 2 against). Currently before full chamber. Legal while legislation pending.
Cash-redeemable prizes only legal if games are skill-based. Chance-based sweepstakes casinos operate in a grey area. Legislation progressing through state legislature.
Technically accessible under sweepstakes law, but some operators explicitly block Utah players. No specific ban law but strict state gambling prohibitions generally.
VGW settled a Kentucky case without admitting wrongdoing. Some platforms block KY residents out of caution. No current ban legislation.
SB 2104 passed Senate but stalled in House Gaming Committee March 3, 2026 — missed crossover deadline. Currently legal. Second year in a row bill has failed. May return in 2027.
Has regulated real-money online casino market. Many larger operators self-restrict Rhode Island access. No confirmed ban legislation.
Legislation advancing to potentially ban sweeps as part of online casino legalization package. No law yet. Currently legal.
Both chambers passed versions of a sweepstakes ban linked to iGaming legalization, but failed to reconcile in conference before session ended March 14, 2026. Currently legal. May be revived in 2027.
Many operators explicitly block DC residents in their terms of service. Not a formal legislative ban but access is restricted in practice.
Stake.us faced a lawsuit (dismissed). Some operators self-restrict. Currently open market.
No ban legislation. Open market.
No ban legislation. Open market.
Has regulated sports betting. Sweepstakes operate alongside it. No C&D activity confirmed.
VGW case dismissed. Active market with no enforcement action.
No ban legislation. Open market.
No ban legislation. Open market.
No ban legislation. Open market.
No ban legislation. Open market.
No ban legislation. Open market.
No ban legislation. Open market.
No ban legislation. Open market.
No ban legislation. Open market.
No ban legislation. Open market.
No ban legislation. No enforcement action confirmed.
No ban legislation. Open market.
No ban legislation. Open market.
Major market. Ban legislation has not advanced. Open market.
No ban legislation. Open market.
No ban legislation. Open market.
No ban legislation. Open market.
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