Prohibited states are US states where a particular sweepstakes casino is not legally permitted to operate. The most commonly prohibited states are Washington (WA), Idaho (ID), Nevada (NV), and Michigan (MI), though restrictions vary by platform. Players in prohibited states are geoblocked from registering or playing.
Each sweepstakes casino has its own list of prohibited states based on their legal team's interpretation of state sweepstakes laws. Washington state has the strictest stance, explicitly banning online gambling and sweepstakes casino models. Idaho and Nevada also prohibit sweepstakes casinos — Nevada because it protects its regulated casino industry, Idaho due to conservative gambling laws. Michigan recently prohibited sweepstakes casinos to protect its licensed iGaming market. Some casinos also restrict certain Canadian provinces. The prohibitions are enforced via geoblocking (IP detection) and identity verification during KYC. Before signing up at any sweepstakes casino, check whether your state is on their prohibited list — this information is typically in the terms and conditions or FAQ section.
A sweepstakes casino's footer lists 'Not available in WA, ID, NV, MI' — players in these four states cannot create accounts or play on the platform.
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