STATE TRACKER · NC

Sweepstakes casinos in North Carolina

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reviewed June 11, 2026

AUTHORITY N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-306.4

Full citation

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-306.4 (electronic machines and devices for sweepstakes prohibited).

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

Operating, placing into operation, or promoting a sweepstakes conducted through an entertaining display on an electronic machine or device is a Class 1 misdemeanor for a first offense, a Class H felony for a second, and a Class G felony for a third or subsequent offense (G.S. 14-306.4).

Operators and North Carolina

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

North Carolina questions

Are sweepstakes casinos legal in North Carolina?

No state law currently prohibits sweepstakes casinos here. Authority: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-306.4 (electronic machines and devices for sweepstakes prohibited).

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 North Carolina players?

80 operators we track accept North Carolina 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.