Live tracker · Updated May 2026

Sweepstakes Casino State Ban Tracker

Tracking every US state ban, pending law, and safe market for sweepstakes casinos. Bookmark this page — we update it as regulations change.

States Banned

Pending / Watching

Safe Markets

Confirmed Bans

California

Signed by Gov. Newsom Oct 11, 2025. Largest market lost — ~20% of US industry revenue.

AB831

January 1, 2026

New York

Major population center. All sweepstakes platforms block NY players.

State legislation

Late 2025

Indiana

One of the first states to ban sweepstakes casinos in the current wave.

State legislation

2025

Maine

Smaller market but strong legislative opposition to the sweepstakes model.

State legislation

2025

Montana

Bans unlicensed internet-based gaming models including sweepstakes casinos.

SB 555

October 1, 2025

Michigan

Has regulated online casino market. State gaming authority restricts sweepstakes competition.

MGCB ruling

Ongoing

Pending / Watching

Proposed legislation or active discussions — no ban in effect yet, but worth monitoring.

Florida

Legislative activity around online gaming regulation. No ban yet but worth watching.

Monitoring

Oklahoma

Proposed legislation to restrict sweepstakes gaming models.

Proposed

Tennessee

Bills introduced targeting online sweepstakes platforms.

Proposed

Virginia

Proposed legislation in committee — outcome unclear.

Proposed

Iowa

No formal bill yet but regulatory discussions ongoing.

Monitoring

Mississippi

Gaming commission reviewing sweepstakes casino models.

Monitoring

Safe Markets

No ban in effect and no active legislation as of May 2026.

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This tracker is maintained by the BetYard editorial team based on publicly available legislation and casino announcements. Laws change rapidly — always verify current status directly with the casino before signing up. BetYard is not a legal authority and this page should not be used as legal advice.