Sweepstakes casinos (Chumba, McLuck, Stake.us and the rest) have been getting banned state by state. Here's where things stand:
Several more states are in a gray area with no specific law yet, and Florida's attorney general filed lawsuits against operators in August 2026.
If you play sweeps, check each site's list of restricted states and redeem any balance before a ban takes effect.
Has your state banned them? Did you manage to redeem everything in time?
| State | Law | In force |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | SB 1589 | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Louisiana | HB 883 / HB 53 | Aug 1, 2026 |
| Maine | LD 2007 | July 2026 |
| Indiana | HB 1052 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Tennessee | SB 2136 | May 22, 2026 |
| California | AB 831 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| New York | S 5935A | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Connecticut | SB 1235 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Montana | SB 555 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Nevada | SB 256 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| New Jersey | A 5447 | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Michigan | Gaming Control Board cease-and-desist orders | Since 2024 |
| Idaho | State constitution | Long-standing |
| Washington | State gambling law (RCW 9.46) | Long-standing |
If you play sweeps, check each site's list of restricted states and redeem any balance before a ban takes effect.
Has your state banned them? Did you manage to redeem everything in time?