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Sweepstakes casinos in North Dakota

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reviewed June 11, 2026

AUTHORITY N.D. Cent. Code § 12.1-28-01

Full citation

N.D. Cent. Code § 12.1-28-01 (gambling, lottery defined) and § 12.1-28-02 (offenses; business of 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

Engaging or participating in 'the business of gambling' — including conducting a lottery or owning/managing/financing a gambling business — is a class C felony (§ 12.1-28-02(3)). Selling or transferring a chance to participate in a lottery is a class A misdemeanor (§ 12.1-28-02(2)(a)). Player-side gambling is an infraction to misdemeanor depending on stakes.

Operators and North Dakota

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

North Dakota questions

Are sweepstakes casinos legal in North Dakota?

No state law currently prohibits sweepstakes casinos here. Authority: N.D. Cent. Code § 12.1-28-01 (gambling, lottery defined) and § 12.1-28-02 (offenses; business of 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 North Dakota players?

78 operators we track accept North Dakota 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.