Sweepstakes casinos by state

Status reflects our current reading of each state's law and enforcement posture. Every state page cites the statute or gaming commission source behind the call.

• TexasLegal. Texas defines gambling around a "bet", which requires consideration. Because sweepstakes casinos let you play and enter for free, they fall outside that definition, and the major platforms operate in the state.
  legal
• FloridaLegal today. Florida has a dedicated game-promotion statute (§849.094) that governs sweepstakes run with consumer products and services, and the major platforms operate in the state. There is active legislative attention, so the status is worth watching.
  legal
• CaliforniaLegal today, but AB 831 is pending and would restrict sweepstakes casinos and their affiliates if passed.
  pending
• OhioLegal. Ohio's gambling law turns on a "scheme of chance" or "game of chance" played for something of value (Rev. Code §2915.01). The no-purchase sweepstakes model is built to fall outside that, and the major platforms operate in the state.
  legal
• PennsylvaniaLegal. All major platforms operate in Pennsylvania.
  legal
• GeorgiaLegal. All major platforms operate in Georgia.
  legal
• IllinoisLegal today, but under active pressure. Sweepstakes casinos operate in Illinois on the no-consideration reading of the gambling statute (720 ILCS 5/28-1), while the General Assembly is moving gambling-device legislation that could touch the category.
  pending
• New YorkBanned. New York prohibited sweepstakes casinos; platforms have exited the state.
  banned
• ConnecticutBanned. Connecticut prohibited sweepstakes casinos.
  banned
• MontanaBanned. Montana prohibited sweepstakes casinos.
  banned
• WashingtonProhibited. Washington's gambling law is the strictest in the country and operators exclude the state.
  banned
• IdahoDe facto excluded. Operators exclude Idaho based on its sweepstakes law.
  restricted
• NevadaExcluded by most operators. Nevada's gaming framework leaves no room for sweeps models.
  restricted
• MichiganUnder regulatory scrutiny. Some operators have left Michigan; availability varies by platform.
  pending
• New JerseyUnder enforcement pressure. The DGE has issued cease-and-desist letters; availability varies by platform.
  pending
• MassachusettsActive legislation. Legal today on most platforms, status may change.
  pending
• IndianaWatch list. Operator notices to Indiana players observed in June 2026; availability varies by platform.
  pending