STATE TRACKER · 50 STATES + DC
Is your state banning sweepstakes casinos?
26 of 51 jurisdictions have banned, restricted, or taken enforcement action against sweepstakes casinos, and bills are still moving. Each state page below cites the statute, the effective date, the penalties, and which operators have already left. Tracker last updated 2026-07-17.
What's moving
COMING UP
RECENT
- Jul 1, 2026 Iowa: SF 2289: IRGC authority over illegal sweepstakes takes effect
- Jul 1, 2026 Indiana: HEA 1052 (Ind. Code § 4-33-10-7) takes effect
- Jun 17, 2026 Kentucky: Kentucky AG sues VGW (Chumba, Global Poker, LuckyLand) over alleged illegal gambling
- May 22, 2026 Tennessee: Public Chapter 1117 takes effect: online sweepstakes ban
How we determine legal status →
Banned (10)
Dual-currency sweepstakes casinos are prohibited by law.
Ban pending (2)
A ban is enacted but not yet in effect. Operators are already exiting.
Enforcement active (10)
Regulators are pursuing operators via cease-and-desists, lawsuits, or emergency rules.
Restricted (4)
State action limits how operators can function.
Permitted (25)
No state law currently prohibits sweepstakes casinos.
Statuses are reviewed against primary sources; restricted states are re-checked monthly. This tracker is research, not legal advice. Always confirm with the operator and your state attorney general before depositing. Laws change quickly in this space.