Timely coverage of the 2025–2026 sweepstakes casino ban wave — state bills, operator exits, and enforcement — cross-linked to our live legality trackerand 50-state hub.
New York Bans Dual-Currency Sweepstakes Casinos Under S5935A
New York S5935A (Chapter 605) signed Dec. 5, 2025 immediately bans dual-currency online sweepstakes casinos — AG enforcement, affiliate liability, operator exits.
Read update →California AB-831 Sweepstakes Casino Ban Takes Effect January 2026
California AB-831 bans dual-currency online sweepstakes casinos effective Jan. 1, 2026 — operator liability, affiliate exposure, and which platforms exited CA.
Read update →Connecticut SB 1235 Bans Unlicensed Sweepstakes Casino Devices (2025)
Connecticut SB 1235 effective Oct. 1, 2025 bans simulated-gambling sweepstakes absent a CT gaming license — operator exits and affiliate compliance.
Read update →New Jersey A5447 Ends Dual-Currency Sweepstakes Casinos (2025)
New Jersey A5447 signed Aug. 15, 2025 treats paid-entry sweepstakes as unlawful gambling — DGE enforcement, operator geo-blocks, and why affiliates suppress NJ offers.
Read update →Montana SB 555 Criminalizes Online Dual-Currency Sweepstakes (2025)
Montana SB 555 signed May 16, 2025 effective Oct. 1, 2025 — felony penalties for illegal internet gambling including dual-currency sweepstakes play.
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