Legal and Regulation

See which states ban sweepstakes casinos in 2026, with laws and effective dates, plus what a ban means for your Sweeps Coins balance and how to check.

New York bans dual-currency sweepstakes casinos under S5935A, with fines of $10,000 to $100,000 per violation. Here is what the law says and what it means.

Pennsylvania House Bill 2801 would ban online sweepstakes casinos, but it is only a proposal. Here is what it says, its status and what players should know.

Oklahoma’s SB 1589 bans dual-currency sweepstakes casinos from November 1, 2026. See what the law covers, what it means for players and what is unclear.

California’s AB 831 banned dual-currency sweepstakes casinos on Jan 1, 2026. See what the law covers, what happened to balances, and what’s still allowed.

How dual-currency sweepstakes casinos work, and how California and New York laws define and ban them.

What IRS guidance says about reporting sweepstakes and gambling winnings, why a W-2G isn’t required to owe tax, and which records to keep.

How US sweepstakes law works, why California and New York banned dual-currency sweepstakes casinos, and what to check before you play.