Sweepstakes Casino News
Regulatory and legal developments affecting US sweepstakes casinos — new bills, state actions, and industry rulings. Every story is dated and cites its sources so you can trace the reporting yourself.
July 11, 2026
Sweepstakes Casino Bans: Every US State Law in 2026A wave of state laws enacted in 2025 and 2026 has banned or restricted dual-currency sweepstakes casinos across the United States, with California, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Montana, Indiana, and Maine now enforcing explicit bans while operators voluntarily exclude players in several other states.
April 6, 2026
Maine Bans Sweepstakes Casinos Under LD 2007Maine has become the latest state to outlaw dual-currency sweepstakes casinos, with Governor Mills signing LD 2007 into law and civil penalties taking effect in mid-July 2026.
March 13, 2026
Indiana Bans Sweepstakes Casinos: HB 1052 Takes EffectIndiana has become the latest state to outlaw dual-currency sweepstakes casinos, with House Enrolled Act 1052 taking effect July 1, 2026.
December 5, 2025
New York Signs Sweepstakes Casino Ban Into Law (S5935A)Governor Hochul has signed legislation prohibiting dual-currency sweepstakes casinos in New York, making the state the latest to bar the redeemable-prize model while leaving gold-coin-only social play untouched.
October 11, 2025
California Bans Sweepstakes Casinos: What AB 831 Means for PlayersCalifornia's AB 831 has outlawed the dual-currency sweepstakes casino model statewide, forcing major operators to exit the market as of January 1, 2026.
October 1, 2025
Connecticut Bans Online Sweepstakes Casinos (SB 1235)Connecticut has enacted SB 1235, making it a state crime to operate or promote online sweepstakes casinos that are not tied to a genuine sale of goods or services, effective October 1, 2025.
August 15, 2025
New Jersey Outlaws Sweepstakes Casinos Under A5447New Jersey has become one of the first states to formally outlaw the sweepstakes-casino model, with Governor Phil Murphy signing A5447 into law on August 15, 2025.
May 12, 2025
Montana Becomes First State to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos (SB 555)Montana has become the first U.S. state to formally outlaw sweepstakes casinos, with Senate Bill 555 taking effect October 1, 2025 and imposing steep criminal penalties.