STATE TRACKER · IL
Sweepstakes casinos in Illinois
ENFORCEMENT ACTIVE
reviewed June 13, 2026
Regulators are actively pursuing operators here.
- Sweeps Coins (SC) redemption
- Contested — regulators are acting
- Gold Coin (GC) free play
- Generally not targeted. Many operators exclude Illinois in their own terms
- Minimum age
- 18+
What the law says
Under 720 ILCS 5/28-1(c), gambling is a Class A misdemeanor; a second or subsequent conviction under (a)(3)-(a)(12) — which includes operating an Internet gambling site under (a)(12) — is a Class 4 felony. The IGB/AG C&D letters are demands, not court orders; no reported prosecutions of sweeps operators yet.
Operators and Illinois
Because of Illinois's status, we don't list or link operator promotions for this state. If you hold a balance with an operator that has exited, contact their support about redemption windows, and file a report on how it goes.
Illinois questions
Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Illinois?
Regulators are actively pursuing operators here. Authority: 720 ILCS 5/28-1 (gambling; incl. (a)(12) internet gambling) and 720 ILCS 5/28-2(b) (lottery definition); SB 1705 (pending, not passed).
Can I still play free Gold Coin (GC) games in Illinois?
Illinois's action targets the dual-currency model: the Sweeps Coin (SC) side that can be redeemed for cash prizes. Free Gold Coin (GC) entertainment play, with no prize redemption, is generally not what these provisions prohibit. But many operators exclude Illinois entirely in their own terms rather than offer a GC-only mode.
Which operators accept Illinois players?
Because of Illinois's status, we don't list or link operator promotions for this state. Trust Score leaderboard →
I still hold a Sweeps Coins balance with an operator — what should I do?
If you hold a balance with an operator that has exited, contact their support about redemption windows, and file a report on how it goes. File a report
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 13, 2026.