STATE TRACKER · AR

Sweepstakes casinos in Arkansas

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reviewed June 11, 2026

AUTHORITY Ark. Code Ann. § 5-66-103

Full citation

Ark. Code Ann. § 5-66-103 (keeping a gambling house), Title 5, Ch. 66; SB524 (2025) sweeps-ban bill died.

No state law currently prohibits sweepstakes casinos here.

Sweeps Coins (SC) redemption: No state prohibition
Gold Coin (GC) free play: Yes
Minimum age: 18+

What the law says

Current Ark. Code § 5-66-103 criminalizes keeping, conducting, or operating a gambling house or exhibiting gambling devices. Exact offense grading is still being verified against the official code; we cite penalty levels only after confirmation. Failed SB524 would have made operating an illegal online casino (including dual-currency sweepstakes simulating casino games, lottery games, or sports wagering) a felony.

Operators and Arkansas

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

Arkansas questions

Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Arkansas?

No state law currently prohibits sweepstakes casinos here. Authority: Ark. Code Ann. § 5-66-103 (keeping a gambling house), Title 5, Ch. 66; SB524 (2025) sweeps-ban bill died.

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 Arkansas players?

81 operators we track accept Arkansas 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.