Sweepstakes Casino Bill Tracker
Tracking legislation that affects sweepstakes casino availability across the United States. Updated weekly by The Low Lay's editorial team.
Last updated: February 12, 2026 · 7 active bills tracked
Active Legislation — 2026 Session
| State | Bill | Status | Impact | Last Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | HB 1052 Sweepstakes Gaming Prohibition | Passed Chamber | Potential Ban | Passed House 87-11, referred to Senate Judiciary Committee 2026-01-28 |
| Louisiana | HB 53 Online Sweepstakes Regulation | Introduced | Regulation | Pre-filed for 2026 session 2026-01-15 |
| Hawaii | SB 3281 Social Casino Consumer Protection | In Committee | Consumer Protection | Assigned to Commerce & Consumer Protection Committee 2026-02-03 |
| California | AB 1127 Interactive Sweepstakes Gaming Act | In Committee | Regulation | Referred to Governmental Organization Committee 2026-02-05 |
| Tennessee | SB 892 Sweepstakes Prohibition Act | Introduced | Potential Ban | Filed in Senate Commerce Committee 2026-01-20 |
| Mississippi | HB 441 Online Social Gaming Study | In Committee | Study/Review | Hearing scheduled for February 2026 2026-02-10 |
| New York | A 2847 Sweepstakes Consumer Disclosure Act | Introduced | Consumer Protection | Introduced in Assembly 2026-01-22 |
Would prohibit sweepstakes casino platforms from operating in Indiana. Passed House with strong bipartisan support.
2026-01-28
Proposes a licensing framework for sweepstakes casinos operating in Louisiana with consumer protections.
2026-01-15
Would require sweepstakes casinos to register with the state and implement responsible gaming features for Hawaii residents.
2026-02-03
Comprehensive bill to create a regulatory framework for sweepstakes gaming in California, the largest potential market.
2026-02-05
Would classify sweepstakes casinos as illegal gambling under Tennessee law.
2026-01-20
Creates a joint committee to study the impact of sweepstakes and social casinos on the state's gaming industry.
2026-02-10
Would require sweepstakes casinos to disclose odds, RTP percentages, and spending data to New York consumers.
2026-01-22
What This Means for Players
Sweepstakes casino legislation is accelerating across the US in 2026. Several states are moving to ban or restrict sweepstakes platforms, while others are creating regulatory frameworks that could legitimize the industry.
If you're in a state with a pending ban bill: Your access to sweepstakes casinos may change. We recommend reviewing which platforms currently accept players from your state on our state availability pages.
If you're in a state proposing regulation: This is generally positive for players. Regulated markets typically mean stronger consumer protections, mandatory responsible gaming features, and licensed operators.
The Low Lay monitors legislation weekly and updates this tracker within 48 hours of significant changes. For detailed coverage of individual bills, see our news section.