STATE TRACKER · KY

Sweepstakes casinos in Kentucky

PERMITTED

reviewed June 11, 2026

AUTHORITY KRS 528.010

Full citation

KRS 528.010 (definitions, eff. 2025-07-01) and KRS 528.020 (promoting gambling in the first degree).

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

Promoting gambling in the first degree — including 'setting up and operating a gambling device' — is a Class D felony (KRS 528.020(2)). Forfeiture and civil penalties are available under KRS 528.100. Player status is a defense to prosecution under the chapter (KRS 528.010(10)).

Operators and Kentucky

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

Kentucky questions

Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Kentucky?

No state law currently prohibits sweepstakes casinos here. Authority: KRS 528.010 (definitions, eff. 2025-07-01) and KRS 528.020 (promoting gambling in the first degree).

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 Kentucky players?

56 operators we track accept Kentucky 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.