How to use the checker
Choose your state from the list. You'll see its status — Banned, Not available, Ban coming, In court, Enforcement powers or Generally available — and a short explanation.
What each status means
| Status | Meaning | Can you play? |
|---|---|---|
| Banned | A state law bans dual-currency sweepstakes casinos | No |
| Not available | Treated as illegal under existing gambling law | No |
| Ban coming | Law passed, not yet in force (Oklahoma, 1 November 2026) | Until operators leave — redeem promptly |
| In court | The state is suing operators (Florida, Kentucky) | Yes, for now |
| Enforcement powers | A new law lets the regulator order unlicensed sweepstakes to stop (Iowa) | Depends on the operator |
| Generally available | No statewide ban we know of | Yes, unless an operator excludes the state |
Statuses as reported in October 2026 (last checked 11 October 2026). This is not legal advice or a certified map. "Banned" means a law is in force; "Not available" describes enforcement under existing law; "Generally available" means no statewide ban we know of — operators may still exclude the state. Where we have a law to point to (for example Maine's LD 2007, in force since 29 July 2026), the status follows the statute; for states without a ban, the status relies on secondary trackers and hasn't been checked against every state's code. An operator leaving a state is a business decision, not proof of a law. The same data powers our where it's legal map.
For the full table and the laws behind it, see where sweepstakes casinos are legal, and read what a ban means for players.
