Sweepstakes casinos are legal in 48 US states plus Washington DC. Unlike traditional online casinos that require state-by-state gambling licenses, sweepstakes casinos operate under federal sweepstakes promotional law — making them available almost everywhere.
State Availability Overview
Available in 48 States + DC
The vast majority of sweepstakes casinos accept players from nearly every US state. Platforms like Chumba Casino, Pulsz, Fortune Coins, and High 5 Casino are available in 48 states.
Excluded: Washington State
Washington is the only state where all sweepstakes casinos are unavailable. Washington state law (RCW 9.46) explicitly prohibits online sweepstakes gambling, and no platforms currently accept WA players.
Restricted: Idaho
Idaho has partial restrictions. Some platforms like Chumba Casino and Fortune Coins accept Idaho players with limitations, while others (Stake.us, Pulsz, WOW Vegas) do not operate in the state.
Limited: Nevada, New York, Kentucky
Several casinos restrict access in these states. Stake.us, for example, is unavailable in NV, NY, and KY. Check each casino individually for your state.
Casino Availability by State
| Casino | States | Excluded From |
|---|---|---|
| Chumba Casino | 48 | WA |
| Pulsz Casino | 48 | WA, ID |
| High 5 Casino | 48 | WA, ID |
| Fortune Coins | 48 | WA |
| WOW Vegas | 47 | WA, ID, NV |
| LuckyLand Slots | 47 | WA, ID, NY |
| McLuck | 47 | WA, ID, NV |
| Stake.us | 46 | WA, ID, NV, NY, KY |
| NoLimitCoins | 46 | WA, ID, NY, NV |
| Funrize | 45 | WA, ID, NY, NV, MI |
Use our State Eligibility Checker tool to instantly see which casinos are available in your specific state.
Why Are Sweepstakes Casinos Legal?
Sweepstakes casinos operate under a legal model distinct from traditional gambling:
- No purchase necessary — Players can always obtain free entries (Sweeps Coins) via mail-in or daily bonuses
- Dual currency system — Gold Coins are for entertainment only; Sweeps Coins can be redeemed for prizes
- Federal sweepstakes law — These platforms operate as promotional sweepstakes, not gambling operations
- Age requirement — All players must be 18+ in every state
For more details on how the sweepstakes model works, see our complete guide.