Sweepstakes Casino
State Ban Tracker
Tracking every US state ban, pending law, and safe market for sweepstakes casinos. Bookmark this page — we update it as regulations change.
6
States Banned
6
Pending / Watching
39
Safe Markets
Confirmed Bans
California
Signed by Gov. Newsom Oct 11, 2025. Largest market lost — ~20% of US industry revenue.
New York
Major population center. All sweepstakes platforms block NY players.
Indiana
One of the first states to ban sweepstakes casinos in the current wave.
Maine
Smaller market but strong legislative opposition to the sweepstakes model.
Montana
Bans unlicensed internet-based gaming models including sweepstakes casinos.
Michigan
Has regulated online casino market. State gaming authority restricts sweepstakes competition.
Pending / Watching
These states have proposed legislation or active discussions. No ban is in effect yet, but players should monitor local news.
Florida
Legislative activity around online gaming regulation. No ban yet but worth watching.
Oklahoma
Proposed legislation to restrict sweepstakes gaming models.
Tennessee
Bills introduced targeting online sweepstakes platforms.
Virginia
Proposed legislation in committee — outcome unclear.
Iowa
No formal bill yet but regulatory discussions ongoing.
Mississippi
Gaming commission reviewing sweepstakes casino models.
Safe Markets
These states have no ban in effect and no active legislation targeting sweepstakes casinos as of April 2026.
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