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Sweepstakes Casino Availability by State

CasinoRankr tracks sweepstakes casino availability in 30 of 50 US states as of 2026, based on stored operator restriction data and state tracker notes. The remaining states are 6 restricted, 3 pending change, 11 blocked, and 0 unknown. Washington, DC is monitored separately where operator terms mention it. This page is informational, not legal advice: operator terms control, availability can change, and offers are void where prohibited.

30Tracked Available
6Restricted
3Pending Change
11Blocked
0Unknown
50States Tracked

30 available + 6 restricted + 3 pending + 11 blocked + 0 unknown = 50 states. DC is separate.

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Banned / Restricted States (17)

Pending-Change States (3)

Tracked Available States (30)

Alabama(AL)
Available

89 listings not excluded by stored state restrictions

Alaska(AK)
Available

96 listings not excluded by stored state restrictions

Arizona(AZ)
Available

85 listings not excluded by stored state restrictions

Arkansas(AR)
Available

97 listings not excluded by stored state restrictions

Colorado(CO)
Available

95 listings not excluded by stored state restrictions

Florida(FL)
Available

93 listings not excluded by stored state restrictions

Georgia(GA)
Available

89 listings not excluded by stored state restrictions

Iowa(IA)
Available

91 listings not excluded by stored state restrictions

Kansas(KS)
Available

97 listings not excluded by stored state restrictions

Kentucky(KY)
Available

70 listings not excluded by stored state restrictions

Maryland(MD)
Available

72 listings not excluded by stored state restrictions

Massachusetts(MA)
Available

96 listings not excluded by stored state restrictions

Mississippi(MS)
Available

84 listings not excluded by stored state restrictions

Missouri(MO)
Available

97 listings not excluded by stored state restrictions

Nebraska(NE)
Available

95 listings not excluded by stored state restrictions

New Hampshire(NH)
Available

97 listings not excluded by stored state restrictions

New Mexico(NM)
Available

97 listings not excluded by stored state restrictions

North Carolina(NC)
Available

96 listings not excluded by stored state restrictions

North Dakota(ND)
Available

95 listings not excluded by stored state restrictions

Ohio(OH)
Available

95 listings not excluded by stored state restrictions

Oregon(OR)
Available

97 listings not excluded by stored state restrictions

Pennsylvania(PA)
Available

85 listings not excluded by stored state restrictions

Rhode Island(RI)
Available

78 listings not excluded by stored state restrictions

South Carolina(SC)
Available

96 listings not excluded by stored state restrictions

South Dakota(SD)
Available

97 listings not excluded by stored state restrictions

Texas(TX)
Available

97 listings not excluded by stored state restrictions

Vermont(VT)
Available

94 listings not excluded by stored state restrictions

Virginia(VA)
Available

92 listings not excluded by stored state restrictions

West Virginia(WV)
Available

55 listings not excluded by stored state restrictions

Wisconsin(WI)
Available

97 listings not excluded by stored state restrictions

Frequently Asked Questions

Are sweepstakes casinos available in every tracked state?

No. As of 2026, CasinoRankr tracks 30 of 50 US states as currently available, 6 restricted, 3 pending change, 11 blocked, and 0 unknown. Washington, DC is monitored separately. Pending and unknown records are never counted as available. This is informational, not legal advice.

How does the sweepstakes model work?

Sweepstakes casinos generally use a dual-currency promotional model: Gold Coins for entertainment and Sweeps Coins for prize entries where operator terms permit. No purchase is necessary to request entries where an operator provides an AMOE route, but state law, enforcement positions, and operator terms can change.

What recent state legislation affects sweepstakes casinos?

CasinoRankr tracks operator availability, not legal status. Some states have enacted or proposed changes affecting online sweepstakes-style games. We name a bill only when a primary state source is on file. Confirm current law with the relevant state regulator, attorney general, or counsel. This is informational and not legal advice.

Statute-cited ban tracker

For bill identifiers, signed and effective dates, primary sources, and dated last-verified stamps on every tracked state ban or restriction, see the Sweepstakes Casino Ban Tracker. It is informational, not legal advice.

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 YorkS5935: signed by governor December 5, 2025 Official sourceAccessed June 13, 2026
  • MaineLD 2007: enacted (effective July 29, 2026) Official sourceAccessed June 8, 2026
  • ConnecticutPublic Act 25-112: enacted (restricts simulated online casino gaming (not described as a clean sweepstakes-casino ban)) Official sourceAccessed June 5, 2026
  • IndianaHB 1052: signed by governor March 12, 2026 (effective July 1, 2026) Official sourceAccessed June 8, 2026
  • IowaSF 2289: signed by governor May 15, 2026 (enforcement provisions effective July 1, 2026) Official sourceAccessed June 8, 2026
  • OklahomaSB 1589: veto overridden May 14, 2026 (effective November 1, 2026) Official sourceAccessed June 8, 2026
  • MontanaSB 555: signed by governor May 12, 2025 (effective October 1, 2025) Official sourceAccessed June 20, 2026
  • New JerseyA5447: signed by governor August 15, 2025 (effective immediately) Official sourceAccessed June 13, 2026
  • TennesseeSB 2136: signed by governor May 22, 2026 (effective immediately) Official sourceAccessed June 13, 2026
  • CaliforniaAB 831: chaptered (approved October 11, 2025) (prohibits dual-currency online sweepstakes (Penal Code Section 337o)) Official sourceAccessed June 17, 2026
  • WashingtonRCW 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
  • UtahUtah 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

Sources: CasinoRankr State Availability Tracker and state/operator availability notes. This page is not legal advice. Check current operator terms and official state sources.

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