Three more states—Connecticut, Nevada, and Louisiana—are introducing laws to ban sweepstakes casinos, citing consumer risks and illegal gambling concerns.
Following Montana’s lead, Connecticut, Nevada, and Louisiana are all considering or finalizing legislation to ban sweepstakes casinos within their borders.
- Connecticut’s SB1235 defines sweepstakes gambling as illegal online casino play and would allow regulators to take civil action against violators.
- Nevada’s SB256 imposes stiff penalties on any operator offering redeemable currency-based games without a gaming license.
- Louisiana’s SB181 introduces criminal penalties, including jail time for those promoting unlicensed sweepstakes casinos.
If passed, these bills would further narrow the map for operators offering dual-currency sweepstakes platforms.
Why It Matters:
The move shows a growing bipartisan consensus that sweepstakes casinos require stronger oversight—or outright bans—especially in states with robust brick-and-mortar gaming interests.
