The short version
“Chumba invented the modern sweepstakes casino. In 2026 it's also the brand most affected by the state crackdown.”
Key facts
How we rate →Where it’s available: Most US states, but restricted in around 14–16 states as of autumn 2026 — reported to include California, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Washington and West Virginia — plus Quebec in Canada.
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Score breakdown
The overall score is the weighted average of these five criteria. See the weights.
Bonus terms, in plain English
Welcome offer: About 2 SC + 2,000,000 GC on sign-up; ~1 SC daily login (reported)
New players get about 2,000,000 Gold Coins and 2 Sweeps Coins without a purchase (reported). The daily login pays about 200,000 GC + 1 SC; some accounts get a weekly streak instead that starts at about 0.25 SC and builds to 3 SC on day seven. Mail-in requests are reported to pay about 5 SC each, with details that must match your account.
Optional Gold Coin packages include free bonus Sweeps Coins; the money buys play coins only. Sweeps Coins need 1× playthrough before they're redeemable.
Chumba Casino, run by Australian-founded VGW (Virtual Gaming Worlds) since 2012, is the brand that popularised the US sweepstakes casino. It pairs Gold Coins for fun with Sweeps Coins that can be redeemed for cash prizes after playthrough — the model explained in how sweepstakes casinos work. In 2026 it's still one of the best-known names, and the one most affected by the state crackdown.
Availability in 2026
VGW has pulled Chumba out of more states each year. By autumn 2026 it was restricted in around 14–16 states, having ended sweepstakes play in California, Tennessee and West Virginia among others.[1] VGW also agreed an $8 million settlement with New York's attorney general[3] and was sued by Florida in August 2026. Its sister site LuckyLand Slots closed on 14 September 2026. Background: VGW's state exits explained and Florida sues Stake and VGW.
Free coins
- Sign-up: about 2,000,000 GC + 2 SC, no purchase (reported).
- Daily login: about 200,000 GC + 1 SC; some accounts see a weekly streak from 0.25 to 3 SC instead — see daily login bonuses.
- Mail-in requests: about 5 SC each — see mail-in requests (AMOE).
- Promotions: social giveaways and in-game challenges.
At about 1 SC a day, Chumba's daily login is among the most generous fixed rewards in sweepstakes.
Games
Chumba's lobby is smaller than newer rivals: about 200–250 games, mostly slots and jackpots, with a handful of table games and no live dealers. If variety matters, WOW Vegas and Stake.us offer far more.
Redemptions
| Chumba Casino (reported) | |
|---|---|
| Cash minimum | ~100 SC |
| Gift cards | From ~10–25 SC |
| Playthrough | 1× |
| Methods | Skrill, bank transfer (ACH) |
| Timing | Skrill can be fast after approval; bank transfers several business days |
Verify your identity before your first redemption — see sweepstakes KYC — and follow how to redeem Sweeps Coins.
App and support
Reports conflict on Chumba's apps; the mobile website works on any phone. Support is mainly through the help centre and email, so keep your requests in writing.
Chumba vs the alternatives
- McLuck — lower minimums, a bigger library and live tables.
- Global Poker — VGW's poker site, with a 50 SC minimum.
- Pulsz — a similar 100 SC minimum, more slots and proper apps.
Chumba Casino: our verdict
A trusted, long-running brand with a simple model, a generous fixed daily login and an established owner. But it's available in fewer states than most, has a small library with no live games, and VGW is under legal pressure. See where it ranks among the best sweepstakes casinos.
Not convinced? Compare it with McLuck, Stake.us and Pulsz, or see our full ranking of the best online sweepstakes sites.
Chumba Casino FAQ
Is Chumba Casino legit?
Chumba is run by VGW, one of the largest sweepstakes operators, has operated since 2012, publishes sweepstakes rules with a free mail-in entry and verifies identity before paying prizes. It isn't licensed as a casino, and VGW has faced state legal actions over the model.
Is Chumba Casino legal in my state?
It operates under sweepstakes law in states where that hasn't been banned. As of autumn 2026 it's restricted in around 14–16 states, including California, New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Tennessee and Washington.
What is the Chumba Casino minimum redemption?
Reported at 100 Sweeps Coins for cash, with gift cards from about 10–25 SC. Check the cashier for current terms.
How long do Chumba redemptions take?
Skrill is reported to be fast once approved; bank transfers take several business days. First redemptions take longer because of identity checks.
Does Chumba Casino have live dealer games?
No. The library is about 200–250 games, mostly slots and jackpots, with few table games.
Did VGW settle with New York?
Yes — VGW agreed an $8 million settlement over its sweepstakes operations in New York, announced on 9 September 2026.
Is LuckyLand Slots still open?
No. VGW's LuckyLand Slots closed on 14 September 2026. Chumba Casino and Global Poker remain open in eligible states.
How we checked this review
Checked as of : the licence or regulatory status on the regulator’s own register, the operator’s published terms, fees and availability, and the reports listed under Sources. We did not make test deposits or withdrawals for this review, so payout times are the operator’s stated times, cross-checked against player reports. Our method.
Sources
- Chumba Casino restricts gameplay in 3 new states — Sweeptastic ↩
- Sweepstakes casino laws in 2026 — InfoLawGroup, July 2026
- Attorney General James secures $8 million from leading operator of illegal online casinos — New York Attorney General, 9 September 2026 ↩
