STATE TRACKER · TX

Sweepstakes casinos in Texas

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reviewed June 11, 2026

AUTHORITY Tex. Penal Code Ch. 47

Full citation

Tex. Penal Code Ch. 47 (Gambling), § 47.01 (definitions).

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

Chapter 47 establishes criminal gambling offenses (gambling, gambling promotion, keeping a gambling place). Exact offense grading is still being verified against the official code; we cite penalty levels only after confirmation.

Operators and Texas

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

Texas questions

Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Texas?

No state law currently prohibits sweepstakes casinos here. Authority: Tex. Penal Code Ch. 47 (Gambling), § 47.01 (definitions).

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 Texas players?

81 operators we track accept Texas 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.