Sweepstakes Casino Ban Tracker by State
A statute-cited record of every US state that has banned, restricted, or scheduled a ban on dual-currency sweepstakes casinos. Each named bill links its primary source, with signed dates, effective dates, and a dated last-verified stamp. Informational, not legal advice.
How to read this tracker
- A state is named with a bill only when a primary state source is on file in CasinoRankr's counsel-gated registry.
- Signed is when the governor enacted the bill; effective is when its prohibition takes legal effect. Some take effect immediately.
- Banned and restricted states should be treated as unavailable unless a current operator term says otherwise.
- Every row carries a dated last-verified stamp. This page is informational and is not legal advice.
Summary
As of June 5, 2026, CasinoRankr tracks 18 states as blocked or restricted for dual-currency sweepstakes casinos, with Washington, DC monitored separately. 12 of those states carry a named bill backed by a primary source in the verified-legislation registry, and 10 of those carry a confirmed effective date. California is tracked as blocked, but its statute citation is held pending counsel review, so it appears without a named bill below.
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Statute-cited bans and restrictions
Bill identifier, signed date, effective date, primary source, and last-verified stamp for each tracked state with a named statute on file. Statute identifiers and source URLs are drawn from CasinoRankr's counsel-gated verified-legislation registry; status and dates come from the state availability snapshot.
| State | Status | Statute | Signed | Effective | Primary source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UtahUT | Banned | Utah Code Ann. 76-9-1401in effect (2020 Utah Laws ch. 291 / S.B. 214, effective March 28, 2020; amended 2026 ch. 410) | March 28, 2020 | March 28, 2020 | Primary statute source | July 20, 2026 |
| New JerseyNJ | Banned | A5447signed by governor August 15, 2025 (effective immediately) | August 15, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | Primary statute source | July 9, 2026 |
| ConnecticutCT | Banned | Public Act 25-112enacted | June 30, 2025 | October 1, 2025 | Primary statute source | July 9, 2026 |
| MontanaMT | Banned | SB 555signed by governor May 12, 2025 (effective October 1, 2025) | May 12, 2025 | October 1, 2025 | Primary statute source | July 9, 2026 |
| New YorkNY | Banned | S5935signed by governor December 5, 2025 | December 5, 2025 | Effective date not separately confirmed | Primary statute source | July 9, 2026 |
| CaliforniaCA | Banned | AB 831chaptered (approved October 11, 2025) | October 11, 2025 | January 1, 2026 | Primary statute source | July 9, 2026 |
| TennesseeTN | Banned | SB 2136signed by governor May 22, 2026 (effective immediately) | May 22, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | Primary statute source | July 9, 2026 |
| IndianaIN | Banned | HB 1052signed by governor March 12, 2026 (effective July 1, 2026) | March 12, 2026 | July 1, 2026 | Primary statute source | July 9, 2026 |
| MaineME | Banned | LD 2007enacted (effective July 29, 2026) | July 29, 2026 | Primary statute source | July 28, 2026 | |
| LouisianaLA | Banned | Act 182 (HB 883)Banned — Act 182 (HB 883), effective August 1, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | August 1, 2026 | Primary statute source | July 30, 2026 |
| OklahomaOK | Pending ban | SB 1589veto overridden May 14, 2026 (effective November 1, 2026) | May 14, 2026 | November 1, 2026 | Primary statute source | July 9, 2026 |
| WashingtonWA | Banned | RCW 9.46.240in effect (Class C felony under RCW 9.46.240) | Effective date not separately confirmed | Primary statute source | July 9, 2026 |
Other tracked blocked or restricted states
These states are tracked as blocked or restricted on regulatory or enforcement grounds, or are awaiting a counsel-approved statute citation. CasinoRankr does not name a bill here until a primary source clears review. California's citation is held pending that sign-off.
| State | Status | Basis | Primary source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DelawareDE | Banned | Delaware is tracked as blocked or unavailable for sweepstakes casino access in the current CasinoRankr tracker. This is not legal advice. | Delaware | July 9, 2026 |
| FloridaFL | Restricted / enforcement exit | Florida is tracked as restricted based on state tracker notes, regulator context, or operator exits. Operator restrictions may apply. | Florida | July 9, 2026 |
| HawaiiHI | Restricted / enforcement exit | Hawaii is tracked as restricted based on state tracker notes, regulator context, or operator exits. Operator restrictions may apply. | Hawaii | July 22, 2026 |
| IdahoID | Banned | Idaho is tracked as blocked or unavailable for sweepstakes casino access in the current CasinoRankr tracker. This is not legal advice. | Idaho | July 9, 2026 |
| IllinoisIL | Restricted / enforcement exit | Illinois is tracked as restricted based on state tracker notes, regulator context, or operator exits. Operator restrictions may apply. | Illinois | July 9, 2026 |
| MichiganMI | Banned | Michigan is tracked as blocked or unavailable for sweepstakes casino access in the current CasinoRankr tracker. This is not legal advice. | Michigan | July 9, 2026 |
| NevadaNV | Banned | Nevada is tracked as blocked or unavailable for sweepstakes casino access in the current CasinoRankr tracker. This is not legal advice. | Nevada | July 9, 2026 |
State legislation on file (primary sources)
CasinoRankr names a bill only when a primary state source is on file. This is informational, not legal advice — confirm current law with the state regulator, attorney general, or counsel.
- New York — S5935: signed by governor December 5, 2025 Official sourceAccessed June 13, 2026
- Maine — LD 2007: enacted (effective July 29, 2026) Official sourceAccessed June 8, 2026
- Louisiana — Act 182 (HB 883): Banned — Act 182 (HB 883), effective August 1, 2026 Official sourceAccessed July 30, 2026
- Connecticut — Public Act 25-112: enacted (restricts simulated online casino gaming (not described as a clean sweepstakes-casino ban)) Official sourceAccessed June 5, 2026
- Indiana — HB 1052: signed by governor March 12, 2026 (effective July 1, 2026) Official sourceAccessed June 8, 2026
- Iowa — SF 2289: signed by governor May 15, 2026 (enforcement provisions effective July 1, 2026) Official sourceAccessed June 8, 2026
- Oklahoma — SB 1589: veto overridden May 14, 2026 (effective November 1, 2026) Official sourceAccessed June 8, 2026
- Montana — SB 555: signed by governor May 12, 2025 (effective October 1, 2025) Official sourceAccessed June 20, 2026
- New Jersey — A5447: signed by governor August 15, 2025 (effective immediately) Official sourceAccessed June 13, 2026
- Tennessee — SB 2136: signed by governor May 22, 2026 (effective immediately) Official sourceAccessed June 13, 2026
- California — AB 831: chaptered (approved October 11, 2025) (prohibits dual-currency online sweepstakes (Penal Code Section 337o)) Official sourceAccessed June 17, 2026
- Washington — RCW 9.46.240: in effect (Class C felony under RCW 9.46.240) (general internet-gambling statute applied to online sweepstakes via Washington State Gambling Commission guidance — not a dedicated sweepstakes-casino statute) Official sourceAccessed June 18, 2026
- Utah — Utah Code Ann. 76-9-1401: in effect (2020 Utah Laws ch. 291 / S.B. 214, effective March 28, 2020; amended 2026 ch. 410) Official sourceAccessed July 20, 2026
Related coverage
Sources: CasinoRankr verified-legislation registry (counsel-gated, primary state sources) and the CasinoRankr State Availability Tracker. Statute identifiers render only when a primary source is on file. This page is not legal advice. Confirm current law with the relevant state regulator, attorney general, or counsel, and check current operator terms.