Sweepstakes Casinos by State

Updated sweepstakes availability guide

Sweepstakes Casinos by State

Sweepstakes casino availability changes quickly because every operator sets its own eligibility rules and several states have recently changed their approach to sweepstakes-style gaming. This guide organizes U.S. states by current CBS research status so you can quickly see where reviewed sweepstakes casinos are generally available, restricted by many operators, watchlisted for fresh changes, or banned/restricted for informational-only coverage.

Availability notes mean available according to current operator terms as checked by the Casino Bonus Streak Editorial Team. Always confirm the casino’s own terms and sweepstakes rules before signing up.

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Last research check
July 10, 2026
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TX, FL, GA, NC, OH, PA, VA, CO, MA, MO
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Use the alphabetical status board to jump to your state row. Green means generally available according to current operator terms, orange means restricted by many operators, gray means watch / verify, and red means banned, restricted, or informational-only.

Generally availableRestricted by manyWatch / verifyBanned / restricted
ALMixed
AKWatch
AZMixed
ARAvailable
CAOptions
COAvailable
CTRestricted
DERestricted
DCWatch
FLAvailable
GAAvailable
HIWatch
IDRestricted
ILMixed
INBanned
IAWatch
KSAvailable
KYMixed
LABanned
MEBanned
MDMixed
MAAvailable
MIRestricted
MNAvailable
MSMixed
MOAvailable
MTRestricted
NEAvailable
NVRestricted
NHAvailable
NJRestricted
NMAvailable
NYRestricted
NCAvailable
NDWatch
OHAvailable
OKBan 11/1
ORAvailable
PAMixed
RIMixed
SCAvailable
SDWatch
TNBanned
TXAvailable
UTMixed
VTWatch
VAAvailable
WARestricted
WVMixed
WIAvailable
WYMixed

Fast-changing states

Re-check These Before You Play

Indiana, Maine, Tennessee, California, New York, Illinois, Arizona, Maryland, Delaware, Rhode Island, West Virginia, Iowa, Florida, and Washington DC can change quickly because laws, enforcement actions, or operator exits have shifted recently.

  • Indiana: treated as restricted after the July 1, 2026 state-level change.
  • Maine: moving to restricted status around mid-July 2026, with major operator exits already reported.
  • Tennessee: treated as restricted after Attorney General action and broad operator exits.
  • California and New York: handled cautiously unless an operator’s current terms clearly state otherwise.
  • Florida: broadly available across reviewed operator terms, but state-level activity and redemption-cap language can change.

Accessible state list

Sweepstakes Casino Status by State

This table mirrors the state picker for mobile users, screen readers, and search engines. Statuses are based on CBS research into reviewed operators and current operator terms.

State Status Current CBS note State page
Alabama Mixed Several reviewed operators appear available, with age rules and operator-family exclusions that can vary by site. Alabama
Alaska Watch / verify Many reviewed operators appear to accept this state, but players should still confirm the casino’s current terms before signing up. Alaska
Arizona Mixed Several operators exclude Arizona, while others may still accept players there according to current operator terms. Arizona
Arkansas Available Multiple reviewed operators accept Arkansas according to current operator terms. Arkansas
California Restricted + card-style options Standard dual-currency sweepstakes casinos are restricted, but Card Crush and Zumba Cards may be available as card-style/social options according to owner-confirmed current availability. Check current operator terms before signing up. California
Colorado Available Multiple reviewed operators appear to accept this state according to current operator terms. Colorado
Connecticut Restricted All or nearly all reviewed operators in the current CBS research set exclude this state. Connecticut
Delaware Restricted All or nearly all reviewed operators exclude Delaware according to current operator terms. Delaware
Washington DC Watch / verify Some operators explicitly allow DC, but treatment varies by operator. Washington DC
Florida Available Multiple reviewed operators appear to accept Florida according to current operator terms, though state-level activity and operator redemption rules can change. Florida
Georgia Available Multiple reviewed operators appear to accept this state according to current operator terms. Georgia
Hawaii Watch / verify Many reviewed operators appear to accept this state, but players should still confirm the casino’s current terms before signing up. Hawaii
Idaho Restricted Commonly excluded across reviewed operators. Idaho
Illinois Mixed Some operators exclude Illinois, while others may still accept players there according to current operator terms. Illinois
Indiana Banned HB 1052 took effect July 1, 2026. Treat Indiana as informational-only for sweepstakes casino coverage; do not imply standard sweeps play is available. Indiana
Iowa Watch / verify Operator availability varies, so Iowa is marked watch / verify until players confirm the casino’s current terms. Iowa
Kansas Available Multiple reviewed operators accept Kansas according to current operator terms. Kansas
Kentucky Mixed Some major operators exclude Kentucky, while others appear to accept it. Kentucky
Louisiana Banned HB 53 and HB 883 were signed with an August 1, 2026 effective date, and Louisiana enforcement activity has already affected sweepstakes operators. Treat as informational-only. Louisiana
Maine Banned LD 2007 was signed with an effective date around July 14, 2026. Treat Maine as informational-only and avoid listing standard sweeps offers without fresh operator-term confirmation. Maine
Maryland Mixed Some reviewed operators exclude Maryland, while others may still accept players there according to current operator terms. Maryland
Massachusetts Available Multiple reviewed operators appear to accept this state according to current operator terms. Massachusetts
Michigan Restricted All or nearly all reviewed operators in the current CBS research set exclude this state. Michigan
Minnesota Available Multiple reviewed operators accept Minnesota according to current operator terms. Minnesota
Mississippi Mixed Mixed because age rules and operator exclusions vary. Mississippi
Missouri Available Multiple reviewed operators appear to accept this state according to current operator terms. Missouri
Montana Restricted All or nearly all reviewed operators in the current CBS research set exclude this state. Montana
Nebraska Available Multiple reviewed operators accept Nebraska, though age requirements can vary by site. Nebraska
Nevada Restricted All or nearly all reviewed operators in the current CBS research set exclude this state. Nevada
New Hampshire Available Multiple reviewed operators accept New Hampshire according to current operator terms. New Hampshire
New Jersey Restricted Most reviewed operators exclude New Jersey; any limited access should be checked directly in the operator’s current terms. New Jersey
New Mexico Available Multiple reviewed operators accept New Mexico according to current operator terms. New Mexico
New York Restricted + card-style options New York is restricted for standard sweepstakes casino coverage, but Card Crush and Zumba Cards may be available as card-style/social options according to owner-confirmed current availability. Check current operator terms before signing up. New York
North Carolina Available Multiple reviewed operators appear to accept this state according to current operator terms. North Carolina
North Dakota Watch / verify Many reviewed operators appear to accept this state, but players should still confirm the casino’s current terms before signing up. North Dakota
Ohio Available Multiple reviewed operators appear to accept Ohio according to current operator terms, though a few operator-family exclusions may apply. Ohio
Oklahoma Ban pending SB 1589 is listed as taking effect November 1, 2026. Treat Oklahoma as a pending-ban / informational state and recheck operator terms before publishing any offer language. Oklahoma
Oregon Available Multiple reviewed operators accept Oregon according to current operator terms. Oregon
Pennsylvania Mixed Some reviewed operators accept Pennsylvania, while others exclude it according to current operator terms. Pennsylvania
Rhode Island Mixed Some reviewed operators exclude Rhode Island, while others may still accept players according to current operator terms. Rhode Island
South Carolina Available Multiple reviewed operators accept South Carolina according to current operator terms. South Carolina
South Dakota Watch / verify Many reviewed operators appear to accept this state, but players should still confirm the casino’s current terms before signing up. South Dakota
Tennessee Banned SB 2136 was signed May 22, 2026, alongside broad operator exits and state-level enforcement activity. Treat Tennessee as informational-only for standard sweepstakes casinos. Tennessee
Texas Available Multiple reviewed operators appear to accept Texas according to current operator terms. Texas
Utah Mixed Several operators appear available, while others exclude Utah. Utah
Vermont Watch / verify Operator availability varies in Vermont, so players should confirm the casino’s current terms before signing up. Vermont
Virginia Available Multiple reviewed operators appear to accept this state according to current operator terms. Virginia
Washington Restricted Commonly excluded across reviewed operators. Washington
West Virginia Mixed Several reviewed operators exclude West Virginia, while others may still accept players according to current operator terms. West Virginia
Wisconsin Available Multiple reviewed operators accept Wisconsin according to current operator terms. Wisconsin
Wyoming Mixed Mixed because at least one operator family excludes Wyoming. Wyoming

Legal update checked July 10, 2026

Several states have moved beyond ordinary operator-by-operator availability checks. For these states, CBS treats standard dual-currency sweepstakes casino coverage as banned, pending-ban, or informational-only unless an operator’s own terms clearly support a different, non-standard model.

State CBS status Legal reference note
Indiana Banned HB 1052; effective July 1, 2026. Do not list standard sweepstakes casino offers as available.
Maine Banned LD 2007; signed with effective date around July 14, 2026. Treat as informational-only unless freshly verified.
Tennessee Banned SB 2136; signed May 22, 2026, with broad operator exits and enforcement activity reported.
Oklahoma Ban pending SB 1589; effective November 1, 2026. Avoid evergreen availability claims and recheck before any offer language.
Louisiana Banned HB 53 and HB 883; effective August 1, 2026, with state enforcement activity already affecting operators.
California Restricted + card-style options AB 831; treated as effective January 1, 2026 for standard dual-currency sweepstakes casinos. Card Crush and Zumba Cards may be available as card-style/social options according to owner-confirmed current availability.
New York Restricted 2025 state action; treated as restricted/informational unless an operator’s current terms clearly say otherwise.
New Jersey Restricted 2025 state action; most reviewed operators exclude New Jersey.
Connecticut Restricted 2025 state action; treat standard sweepstakes casino claims cautiously.
Montana Restricted 2025 state action; all or nearly all CBS-reviewed operators exclude Montana.

This page is informational, not legal advice. Before publishing a state-specific casino recommendation in any banned or restricted state, CBS should verify the current state-law source and the operator’s current terms.

How CBS verifies availability

Our Methodology

The Casino Bonus Streak Editorial Team starts with sweepstakes casinos already reviewed on CBS, then checks operator terms, sweepstakes rules, help centers, eligibility footers, and credible industry reporting where official pages conflict or recently changed. States are marked generally available only when multiple verified operators appear to accept players located there according to current operator terms.

Mixed means some reviewed operators accept the state while others exclude it. Watch / verify means availability is changing, limited, or varies enough that players should check current operator terms closely. Restricted means all or nearly all reviewed operators exclude that state, or state-level changes require informational-only coverage.

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Sweepstakes Casinos by State FAQ

These answers explain how to read the state statuses on this page and why availability can vary from one sweepstakes casino to another.

Are sweepstakes casinos available in every state?

No. Sweepstakes casino availability depends on the casino’s current eligibility rules and the state where the player is located. CBS uses careful wording because availability is based on operator terms, not a broad legal claim.

What does Available mean in this guide?

Available means multiple CBS-reviewed operators appear to accept players in that state according to current operator terms. It does not mean every sweepstakes casino accepts that state, and players should always check the casino’s own terms before signing up.

What does Mixed mean?

Mixed means some CBS-reviewed operators appear to accept the state while others exclude it. In mixed states, the best option can depend on the individual casino’s eligibility rules.

Why are some states marked Watch / verify?

Watch / verify means availability is changing, limited, or varies enough that players should double-check the operator’s current terms before creating an account. These states may still have some options, but CBS is using a more cautious status label.

What does Banned or Restricted mean?

Banned or restricted means the state is excluded by all or nearly all reviewed operators in the current CBS research set, has a recent state-law change affecting standard dual-currency sweepstakes casinos, or needs informational-only coverage. Players in banned or restricted states should follow operator eligibility rules and should not try to bypass location checks.

Can I use a VPN if my state is restricted?

No. CBS does not recommend VPNs, location masking, or any workaround. Operators typically prohibit attempts to bypass location checks, and players should follow the casino’s own eligibility rules.

How do sweepstakes casinos verify location?

Operators may use account details, geolocation tools, identity checks, payment or redemption information, and other eligibility controls. The exact process varies by casino.

How often can availability change?

Availability can change at any time. States, operators, and terms can shift quickly, so CBS recommends checking the casino’s current terms before creating an account or attempting redemption.

Who maintains this guide?

This page is maintained by the Casino Bonus Streak Editorial Team using CBS review data, operator terms, sweepstakes rules, and ongoing state-level monitoring.

Important: This page is informational and is not legal advice. Availability statements reflect operator terms and CBS research as of the dates shown. You must be 18+ or older where required, and some operators require 21+. Play responsibly and check current terms before signing up.