Sweepstakes Casinos by State: 2026 Legal Map

As of March 2026: Washington, Idaho, California, Montana, Connecticut, New York, Nevada, Michigan, New Jersey, and Louisiana have bans or restrictions. Indiana ban takes effect July 2026, Maryland is progressing.

Yes, as of March 2026. Texas has no legislation banning sweepstakes casinos. However, this could change, check current platform availability before signing up.

Yes, as of March 2026. Florida has active legislation being considered, so this could change. Play while available but withdraw regularly rather than building large balances.

California passed AB 831 to address unregulated gambling competition. The law extends criminal liability beyond the casinos to payment processors, geolocation providers, and media affiliates, making it extremely difficult to operate.

No. Once a ban takes effect, platforms geoblock players in that state. Most platforms give a grace period to withdraw existing balances, but do not count on extended timelines. Withdraw regularly if your state has pending legislation.

Roughly 35-40 states as of March 2026, down from 45+ in 2024. The number continues to shrink as more states pass legislation.

Unlikely in the near term. States without their own regulated online casino markets (Texas, Florida, Georgia, Ohio) are less motivated to ban sweepstakes casinos. But the trend is clearly toward more regulation, not less.