Sweepstakes Sportsbooks & Casinos by State
Sweepstakes sportsbooks and casinos are not licensed sportsbooks. They run on a two-currency promotional model, and states are moving fast against it. Here is where they are banned, where each platform is available, and how the model works.
As of October 2026, 9 states have laws in force banning sweepstakes casinos: California, Connecticut, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee. Oklahoma's ban takes effect Nov. 1, 2026. Several more restrict them under existing gambling law, and every platform excludes some states, so check the tables below for yours.
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Sweepstakes Laws by State
States that have banned sweepstakes play, restricted it under existing gambling law, or taken enforcement action, as of October 2026. Lawsuits are allegations until decided.
| State | Sweepstakes casinos | Sweepstakes sportsbooks | Law or action | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Restricted (regulator cease-and-desist) | Restricted (regulator cease-and-desist) | A.R.S. 13-3303 (promotion of gambling), 13-2312, 13-2317, as cited by the Arizona Department of Gaming | C&Ds issued Aug 15, 2025 |
| California | Banned | Banned | Cal. Penal Code 337o, added by AB 831 (Ch. 623, Stats. 2025); also amends Bus. & Prof. Code 17539.1 | 2026-01-01 (approved Oct 11, 2025) |
| Connecticut | Banned | Banned | Conn. Gen. Stat. 42-301(a)(3), as amended by Public Act 25-112 (SB 1235), sec. 14 | 2025-10-01 (approved June 24, 2025) |
| Delaware | Restricted (regulator cease-and-desist) | Not specifically addressed | Delaware Constitution, Delaware Penal Code and Delaware Gaming Competitiveness Act of 2012, as cited by the state | C&D effective Apr 2, 2025 |
| Florida | Enforcement pending (AG lawsuits; allegations) | Not specifically addressed | Florida gambling statutes and FDUTPA (as alleged) | Suits filed Aug 19, 2026 |
| Idaho | Restricted (general gambling law; universally excluded) | Restricted (general gambling law; universally excluded) | Idaho Code 18-3801 (gambling defined to include outcome of 'a sporting event' and casino gambling); no sweepstakes-specific statute found | Existing law |
| Illinois | Restricted (regulator and AG cease-and-desist) | Restricted (regulator and AG cease-and-desist) | Illinois criminal gambling law, as cited by the IGB; no sweepstakes-specific statute (SB 1705 stalled per tracker) | C&Ds announced Feb 5, 2026 |
| Indiana | Banned | Banned | Ind. Code 4-33-10-7, added by HEA 1052 (2026), P.L. 153-2026, SECTION 15 | 2026-07-01 (signed Mar 12, 2026) |
| Kentucky | Enforcement pending (AG lawsuit; allegations) | Not specifically addressed | Kentucky consumer protection, Loss Recovery Act and gambling laws (as alleged) | Suit announced June 17, 2026 |
| Louisiana | Banned | Banned | La. R.S. 14:90.3 (gambling by computer) and R.S. 27:19.1-19.2, as amended and enacted by Act 182 of 2026 (HB 883) | 2026-08-01 (signed May 15, 2026) |
| Maine | Banned | Banned | 8 M.R.S. ch. 38 (secs. 1351-1352) and 17-A M.R.S. 954(1-B), enacted by LD 2007 (Public Law chapter 645, 132nd Legislature) | Not verified (approved Apr 6, 2026; trackers report July 29, 2026, and one tracker note says July 14) |
| Michigan | Restricted (enforcement under existing law) | Restricted (enforcement under existing law) | Lawful Internet Gaming Act and Lawful Sports Betting Act (MGCB licensing requirement); no sweepstakes-specific statute | Ongoing (C&Ds: 45 operators announced Apr 2026; 33 more on Oct 8, 2026) |
| Minnesota | Enforcement (AG letters; per tracker) | Not specifically addressed | Minnesota consumer protection law (per tracker) | Letters Nov 2025; compliance deadline Dec 1, 2025 (per tracker) |
| Montana | Banned | Uncertain (all reviewed sweepstakes sportsbooks exclude MT) | Mont. Code Ann. 23-5-112(23)(b), as amended in 2025 (history notes Ch. 234 and Ch. 626, L. 2025; trackers attribute the change to SB 555) | Not verified (trackers report Oct 1, 2025) |
| Nevada | Restricted (unlicensed gaming law; universally excluded) | Restricted (unlicensed gaming law; universally excluded) | Nevada unlicensed-gaming law; SB 256 (2025) adds disgorgement and higher facilitation penalties but does not name sweepstakes | SB 256 effective date not verified |
| New Jersey | Banned | Banned (reported) | A5447/S4282, P.L.2025, c.128 | 2025-08-15 (signed Aug 15, 2025; reported effective immediately) |
| New York | Banned | Banned | S5935A / A6745, Chapter 605 of the Laws of 2025 | 2025-12-05 (signed Dec 5, 2025; 'shall take effect immediately') |
| Oklahoma | Banned (effective Nov 1, 2026) | Uncertain | 21 O.S. 941, as amended by SB 1589 (2026), enacted over the governor's veto | 2026-11-01 (vetoed May 7, 2026; veto overridden by the Senate May 11 and the House May 14, 2026) |
| Tennessee | Banned | Banned | Tenn. Code Ann. 47-18-5901 to 47-18-5904, enacted by Public Chapter 1117 (SB 2136 / HB 1885), 2026 | 2026-05-22 (takes effect on becoming law; the legislature lists the effective date as 05/22/2026) |
| Washington | Restricted (illegal under existing law) | Restricted (illegal under existing law) | RCW 9.46.240 (class C felony); RCW 9.46.0285 'thing of value'; WSGC guidance | Existing law |
We found no sweepstakes-specific law or enforcement in the other 31 jurisdictions. That is not the same as approval, and platforms exclude some of them anyway.
Where Each Platform Is Available
| Platform | Minimum age | Not available in |
|---|---|---|
| Fliff (Fliff Cash) | 18+ | Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Washington, West Virginia |
| Onyx Odds | 18+ | Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Washington, West Virginia |
| Rebet | 18+ | Arizona, California, Connecticut, Idaho, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee |
| Stake.us | 21+ | Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia |
From each platform's own rules and help pages, October 2026. Some platforms publish two lists that differ; we show the stricter one. Confirm in the app before you sign up.
How the Sweepstakes Model Works
Sweepstakes sportsbooks and casinos run on two currencies. One is a play-for-fun coin (Fliff Coins, Gold Coins, Rebet Coins) that you can buy but can never cash out. The other is a promotional sweepstakes currency (Fliff Cash, Sweeps Cash/Onyx Cash, Rebet Cash, Stake Cash) that you receive free: as a daily or zero-balance bonus, as a 'free bonus' with a coin purchase, or by mail-in request. After you play the sweepstakes currency through the required number of times and pass identity checks, you can redeem winnings for cash prizes. Operators say you never pay to enter the sweepstakes, because you buy only the fun coins and every redeemable coin is available free.
Why States Are Banning It
Operators rely on ordinary promotional-sweepstakes law. Illegal gambling generally needs a prize, chance and consideration, and the model aims to remove consideration by offering free entry with no purchase necessary (an alternative method of entry such as mail-in). The recent state laws attack that theory directly. California defines 'direct consideration' (coins that are purchased or received through a bonus) and 'indirect consideration' (free coins redeemable for prizes, including coins that come with a purchase), then bans any online dual-currency game that simulates gambling, including sports wagering. New York, Maine, Indiana, Tennessee, Louisiana and Oklahoma likewise target the dual-currency structure itself, so the free-entry route no longer saves the product in those states. Tennessee's statute says these platforms are marketed as free-to-play social gaming but 'serve as a facade' for real-money gambling. Washington's regulator relies on case law treating virtual currency as a 'thing of value'. Elsewhere, regulators use existing unlicensed-gambling law: Michigan, Arizona, Illinois and Delaware have issued cease-and-desist letters, and Florida and Kentucky have filed AG lawsuits that are still allegations.
Looking for other legal options where you live? See your state guide, our daily fantasy guide and our prediction markets guide.
Sweepstakes FAQ
Are sweepstakes sportsbooks legal?
It depends on the state. 9 states have banned sweepstakes casinos outright as of October 2026, several more restrict them under existing gambling law, and the rest have no specific law. Platforms set their own exclusion lists too.
Which states have banned sweepstakes casinos?
California, Connecticut, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, with Oklahoma's ban starting Nov. 1, 2026.
How old do you have to be to use a sweepstakes sportsbook?
18 on Fliff, Onyx Odds and Rebet; Stake.us requires 21 everywhere.
Can you win real money on Fliff or Stake.us?
You can redeem the promotional sweepstakes currency for prizes after playing it through the required number of times and passing identity checks. The play-for-fun coins can never be cashed out.
Is Fliff available in my state?
Fliff Cash sweepstakes play is unavailable in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Washington, West Virginia, under Fliff's own rules dated June 30, 2026. The app itself is unavailable only in Idaho and Washington.