STATE TRACKER · MA

Sweepstakes casinos in Massachusetts

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reviewed June 11, 2026

AUTHORITY Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 271, §7

Full citation

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 271, §7 (lotteries; disposal of property by chance).

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

Under M.G.L. c. 271 §7, setting up or promoting an unlawful lottery is punishable by a fine of up to $3,000 or imprisonment up to 3 years in state prison (or up to 2.5 years in jail/house of correction). No sweepstakes-specific penalties exist; the failed H. 4431 would have added fines up to $100,000 per violation and up to 2 years imprisonment.

Operators and Massachusetts

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

Massachusetts questions

Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Massachusetts?

No state law currently prohibits sweepstakes casinos here. Authority: Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 271, §7 (lotteries; disposal of property by chance).

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 Massachusetts players?

118 operators we track accept Massachusetts 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.