Terms over promises · State eligibility
Sweepstakes Legal Tracker
by State (2026)
State rules, operator restrictions and the evidence behind them. A platform’s coin model and your location affect access and prize eligibility.
Reviewed October 17, 2026 · SweepsVault editorial
- 51
- States + DC
- 49
- Restricted / varies
- 2
- Covered prohibition
Find your state
All 50 states and DC are listed. This draft does not mark any state “Legal” without a verified, model-specific basis. Most entries are “Restricted/Limited — varies / verify with the operator”; that label records uncertainty, not a finding that a restriction exists in every state.
- Legal: requires verified model-specific support; no state-wide approval is asserted here.
- Restricted/Limited: operator restrictions, named enforcement, or unresolved state-wide eligibility.
- Banned/Unavailable: the source identifies a covered legal prohibition. Partner availability is shown in each state card.
51 of 51 jurisdictions
Alabama
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
Alaska
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
Arizona
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
Arkansas
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
California
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
CrashDuel
Excluded by operator
Colorado
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
Connecticut
Restricted / variesDCP’s High 5 settlement concerns an unlicensed operator. This case is not a universal legality ruling.
Connecticut DCP: High 5 settlement (May 29, 2025)CrashDuel
Excluded by operator
Delaware
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
CrashDuel
Excluded by operator
District of Columbia
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
CrashDuel
Excluded by operator
Zumba Cards
DC eligibility unverified
Florida
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
Georgia
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
Hawaii
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
Idaho
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
CrashDuel
Excluded by operator
Illinois
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
Indiana
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
CrashDuel
Excluded by operator
Iowa
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
CrashDuel
Excluded by operator
Kansas
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
Kentucky
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
CrashDuel
Excluded by operator
Louisiana
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
CrashDuel
Excluded by operator
Maine
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
CrashDuel
Excluded by operator
Maryland
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
Massachusetts
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
Michigan
Restricted / variesMGCB reported enforcement against Stake.us and VGW LuckyLand. This is named-operator enforcement, not proof that every promotion is prohibited.
Michigan Gaming Control Board: named-operator enforcement (January 18, 2024)CrashDuel
Excluded by operator
Minnesota
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
Mississippi
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
Missouri
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
Montana
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
CrashDuel
Excluded by operator
Nebraska
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
Nevada
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
CrashDuel
Excluded by operator
Zumba Cards
Excluded by operator
New Hampshire
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
New Jersey
Covered prohibitionP.L. 2025, c.128 prohibits covered pay-to-play sweepstakes, including specified dual-currency models, subject to statutory exceptions. It is not a ban on every promotional giveaway.
New Jersey enacted law: P.L. 2025, chapter 128CrashDuel
Excluded by operator
Zumba Cards
Access listing does not override local restrictions
New Mexico
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
New York
Covered prohibitionThe NY Gaming Commission says online casinos, including those claiming to be sweepstakes, are unlawful. This is an official regulatory position; ordinary promotional giveaways are a separate question.
New York Gaming Commission: unlawful online gamblingCrashDuel
Excluded by operator
Zumba Cards
Access listing does not override local restrictions
North Carolina
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
North Dakota
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
Ohio
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
Oklahoma
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
Oregon
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
Pennsylvania
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
Rhode Island
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
CrashDuel
Excluded by operator
South Carolina
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
South Dakota
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
Tennessee
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
CrashDuel
Excluded by operator
Texas
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
Utah
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
Vermont
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
Virginia
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
Washington
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
Zumba Cards
Excluded by operator
West Virginia
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
CrashDuel
Excluded by operator
Wisconsin
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
Wyoming
Restricted / variesVaries / verify with the operator. Partner availability below is not a state-wide legal approval; check current prize rules and location requirements.
What to verify before prize play
- Check whether your actual residence and current location are accepted for registration, SC play and prize redemption.
- Read the operator’s current free-entry method, age threshold, playthrough terms and redemption limits.
- Look for official regulator notices and enacted laws. A bill or proposal is not automatically effective law.
- Save the applicable terms and ask support to resolve conflicting location pages before joining.
Sources and review limits
Source review: October 17, 2026. Legal entries below distinguish enacted text from regulator positions and operator rules. This is not a verified nationwide register; missing evidence is not permission. We cannot promise the linked pages remain unchanged.
Frequently asked questions
Are sweepstakes casinos legal in my state?
There is no single nationwide yes-or-no answer. State gambling laws, the platform’s structure and operator exclusions all matter. Use the tracker as an evidence checklist, not a legal opinion. Confirm your location is accepted before creating an account.
Can I use CrashDuel or Zumba Cards where I live?
An editorial listing does not establish legal permission. Check the specific operator’s current terms, prohibited locations and SC redemption rules. Operator availability and legal permission are separate questions. See the partner eligibility details and official rules before joining.
What is the difference between Gold Coins and Sweeps Coins?
Gold Coins are entertainment coins, not redeemable prizes. Sweeps Coins are used in promotional prize play where the operator permits it. SC prize eligibility and playthrough rules apply; identity, location and redemption checks may also apply.
Does no purchase necessary make a sweepstakes casino legal everywhere?
No. A free-entry method is not a nationwide legal exemption. State gambling definitions, restrictions on online or dual-currency games and operator rules still apply.
Can I redeem prizes if I can play with Gold Coins?
Not necessarily. Entertainment access, SC play and prize redemption can have different location rules. Verify all three with the operator before taking part.
Can I use a VPN to access a restricted sweepstakes casino?
Do not use a VPN or inaccurate location information to bypass restrictions. It does not change the applicable law or your eligibility and may violate terms, prevent verification or affect redemption.
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