STATE TRACKER · AL

Sweepstakes casinos in Alabama

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reviewed June 11, 2026

AUTHORITY Ala. Code §§ 13A-12-20 to 13A-12-22, 13A-12-27

Full citation

Ala. Code §§ 13A-12-20 to 13A-12-22, 13A-12-27 (1975).

No state law currently prohibits sweepstakes casinos here.

Sweeps Coins (SC) redemption: No state prohibition
Gold Coin (GC) free play: Yes
Minimum age: 19+, higher than the usual 18 (Alabama age of majority)

What the law says

Simple gambling (playing) is a Class C misdemeanor (§ 13A-12-21); promoting gambling is a Class A misdemeanor (§ 13A-12-22); possession of a gambling device is a Class A misdemeanor (§ 13A-12-27), with forfeiture of devices, records, and stakes under § 13A-12-30. Pending HB41 (2025) would raise promoting-gambling and device offenses to Class C felonies (Class B on repeat).

Operators and Alabama

111 operators we track accept Alabama players, per their own published terms (we link the terms we reviewed on each review page):

Alabama questions

Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Alabama?

No state law currently prohibits sweepstakes casinos here. Authority: Ala. Code §§ 13A-12-20 to 13A-12-22, 13A-12-27 (1975).

What is the dual-currency model?

Sweepstakes casinos run on two currencies: free Gold Coin (GC) entertainment play with no prize redemption, and a Sweeps Coin (SC) side that can be redeemed for cash prizes. No state law currently prohibits sweepstakes casinos here.

Which operators accept Alabama players?

111 operators we track accept Alabama players, per their own published terms (we link the terms we reviewed on each review page). Trust Score leaderboard →

This page is research, not legal advice. Statuses are reviewed against primary sources and re-checked as legislation moves; if you spot a change we've missed, email noah.rafkin@bonusbandit.win. Always confirm with the operator and your state attorney general before depositing. Laws change quickly in this space. Last verified June 11, 2026.