STATE TRACKER · NY
Sweepstakes casinos in New York
BANNED
in effect since December 5, 2025 reviewed July 17, 2026
State law prohibits dual-currency sweepstakes casinos here.
- Sweeps Coins (SC) redemption
- Prohibited
- Gold Coin (GC) free play
- Generally not targeted. Many operators exclude New York in their own terms
- Minimum age
- 18+
- In effect since
- Dec 5, 2025
- Affiliate / promoter liability
- Yes. State action reaches promoters
- Latest action
- Dec 5, 2025: signed
What the law says
Fines of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each violation, plus revocation of or ineligibility for a New York gaming license; fines are paid into the Commercial Gaming Revenue Fund for problem-gambling programs. The prohibition reaches operators and the supply chain, including financial institutions, payment processors, geolocation providers, gaming content suppliers, platform providers, and media affiliates.
How we got here
- 2025-12-05 signed: Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law amended to prohibit online sweepstakes games; fines $10,000–$100,000 per violation, reaching the supply chain including financial-services partners. source
Operators and New York
Because of New York'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.
New York questions
Are sweepstakes casinos legal in New York?
State law prohibits dual-currency sweepstakes casinos here. Authority: 2025 N.Y. Laws ch. 605 (S5935-A / A6745, 2025), amending the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law to prohibit online sweepstakes games.
Can I still play free Gold Coin (GC) games in New York?
New York'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 New York entirely in their own terms rather than offer a GC-only mode.
Which operators accept New York players?
Because of New York'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 July 17, 2026.