STATE TRACKER · GA

Sweepstakes casinos in Georgia

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reviewed June 11, 2026

AUTHORITY O.C.G.A. §§ 16-12-20

Full citation

O.C.G.A. §§ 16-12-20 (definitions, incl. 'lottery'), 16-12-22 (commercial gambling).

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

Commercial gambling — including setting up or promoting any lottery — is a felony punishable by 1 to 5 years imprisonment and/or a fine up to $20,000 (O.C.G.A. § 16-12-22(b)). Slot machines and video card-game simulations are per se prohibited gambling devices under § 16-12-20(2)(B)-(D).

Operators and Georgia

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

Georgia questions

Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Georgia?

No state law currently prohibits sweepstakes casinos here. Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 16-12-20 (definitions, incl. 'lottery'), 16-12-22 (commercial gambling).

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 Georgia players?

111 operators we track accept Georgia 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.