Sweepstakes Casino Legality by State
Where free Sweeps Cash casinos are available across the US.
The Short Version
Sweepstakes casinos operate across most US states under federal sweepstakes law. Every brand on Star Casino Party is not available in Washington or Idaho, and many operators exclude further states under their own compliance rules. Always confirm the restricted-state list before signing up.
| State | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Washington (WA) | Not available | Excluded by the operators we list. |
| Idaho (ID) | Not available | Excluded by the operators we list. |
| Michigan, Nevada & others | Often restricted | Some brands also exclude MI, NV, NJ, NY and more — check each operator's terms. |
| All other states | Generally available | Operate in line with federal sweepstakes law. |
A Real Restriction List
Lists differ for every brand. For example, MegaBonanza is unavailable in AL, CA, CT, DE, ID, KY, LA, MD, MI, MT, NV, NJ, NY, TN, WA, and WV. Never assume your state is covered until you have read the operator's terms.
Age Requirements
The minimum is 18 in most states, but several states and operators require 21+. Confirm before registering.
Not Legal Advice
Laws and operator policies change. This is a general guide reflecting our latest review, not legal advice — consult a qualified attorney in your state for specifics.
The Current U.S. Picture
Sweepstakes casinos are legal, or tolerated, in roughly forty-six U.S. states. The four hard restrictions at time of writing are Washington, Idaho, Nevada, and California (under AB 831, effective January 2026).
How To Check Your State Before Signing Up
Load the operator’s home page from your real device without a VPN and read the footer. Confirm the state selector accepts your state. Ask support directly.
The Current U.S. Picture
Sweepstakes casinos are legal, or tolerated, in roughly forty-six U.S. states. The four hard restrictions are Washington, Idaho, Nevada, and California (AB 831, effective January 2026).
How To Check Your State
Load the operator page without a VPN and read the footer. Confirm the state selector accepts your state at sign-up. Ask support directly.
The Current U.S. Picture
Legal or tolerated in roughly forty-six U.S. states. Restrictions: Washington, Idaho, Nevada, California (AB 831).
How To Check Your State
Load the operator page without a VPN and read the footer. Confirm the state selector at sign-up. Ask support directly.
The Current U.S. Picture
Legal or tolerated in roughly forty-six U.S. states. Restrictions: WA, ID, NV, CA (AB 831, effective January 2026).
How To Check Your State
Load the operator page without a VPN and read the footer. Confirm the state selector at sign-up. Ask support directly.