New YorkS5935A bans operating, promoting, or profiting from dual-currency online sweepstakes casinos in New York. Signed Dec. 5, 2025, effective immediately.
Quick answer
New York prohibits dual-currency online sweepstakes casinos under S5935A / Chapter 605 (signed December 5, 2025; effective immediately). Sweepstakes Wiz suppresses all affiliate offers for New York visitors. This guide summarizes the statute, enforcement timeline, and compliant alternatives.
| Quick fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Site status | Info only — no affiliate CTAs |
| Partner availability | 2 of 13 list NY (site suppresses all) |
| Minimum age | 18+ / 21+ per operator where applicable |
| Key statute | S5935A / NY Penal Law additions |
| AG enforcement | Cease-and-desist letters (2025) |
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Regulatory specifics
Why sweepstakes casinos are different from real-money gambling
Sweepstakes casinos use virtual currencies and a no-purchase-necessary entry path rather than cash wagering. New York’s ban targets the dual-currency online variant where promotional coins redeem for prizes — not every social-game format. See our guide on what are sweepstakes casinos for the national model.
What New York law says about sweepstakes casinos
Senate Bill 5935-A adds Penal Law sections criminalizing online sweepstakes casino games that employ two virtual currencies — one for play and one redeemable for prizes or cash equivalents. The statute explicitly reaches promoters and marketing affiliates, which is why Sweepstakes Wiz enforces site-wide affiliate suppression for New York.
Governor Hochul signed the bill December 5, 2025; it took effect immediately. The New York Attorney General had already sent cease-and-desist letters to 26 operators in June 2025, presaging statutory action.
Direct answer: New York banned dual-currency online sweepstakes casinos effective December 5, 2025, with affiliate liability. We publish informational content only for New York visitors and do not promote operator bonus offers.
Operators in New York
All major dual-currency brands in our review set restrict New York. Card Crush lists New York in its allowlist, but we still suppress affiliate CTAs sitewide for NY — consistent with S5935A’s promoter liability. The partner list below is for transparency; New York visitors will not see bonus buttons on Sweepstakes Wiz.
Practical guidance
Who can play in New York?
Dual-currency sweepstakes registration from New York is generally prohibited by operator terms and state law. Age gates (18+ or 21+) apply only where a platform legally accepts a jurisdiction.
Prizes and redemptions in New York
Redemption through dual-currency sweepstakes mechanics is not a lawful path for New York residents on prohibited platforms. Operators that exited or geo-blocked New York have closed Sweeps Coin redemption for NY accounts.
Legal gaming options in New York
New Yorkers can use the New York Lottery, licensed mobile sportsbooks, and advance-deposit wagering (ADW) platforms for horse racing (e.g., NYRA-approved ADW services). Gold-coin-only social casinos without Sweeps redemption occupy a separate category. Single-currency products like Card Crush are sometimes discussed — regulatory uncertainty remains; we describe, not promote.
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This page is informational and is not legal advice. New York sweepstakes law is strict; verify current rules with qualified counsel.
Reviewed operators listing
Because of New York’s rules on marketing sweepstakes casinos, we show informational content only here and do not promote affiliate offers. Please review the law and each operator’s official rules before playing.
Pending legislation in New York
- S10400 — Prohibits any person, corporation, or advertising operator from displaying or maintaining a billboard advertisement that promotes the purchase, use or consumption of tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, alcoholic beverages or gambling or sports wagering services; defines terms; provides an exception for public health messaging sponsored by a government entity. (Introduced)
- S10401 — Requires that any billboard advertisement that promotes tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, alcoholic beverages or gambling or sports wagering services shall be removed exactly upon the last day of the advertising contract for such billboard advertisement and replaced with a public service announcement about the health harms of the same product which was removed. (Introduced)
- S10092 — Enacts the "no gambling ads for kids act" under which certain covered platforms and social media platforms are prohibited from advertising a service permitting gaming-related gambling, predictive market wagering, online sweepstakes gaming, sports-related gambling, and/or traditional online gambling to minors. (Introduced)
- A10712 — Enacts the "no gambling ads for kids act" under which certain covered platforms and social media platforms are prohibited from advertising a service permitting gaming-related gambling, predictive market wagering, online sweepstakes gaming, sports-related gambling, and/or traditional online gambling to minors. (Introduced)
- S05935 — Prohibits online sweepstakes games and revenue from illegal markets; sets penalties; provides for enforcement of provisions. (Signed into law)
- S05047 — Allows for insurance providers and corporations to create and offer reward or incentive programs to eligible members. (Introduced)
- A06745 — Prohibits online sweepstakes games and revenue from illegal markets; sets penalties; provides for enforcement of provisions. (Introduced)
- A04696 — Allows for insurance providers and corporations to create and offer reward or incentive programs to eligible members. (Introduced)
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FAQs
Are sweepstakes casinos illegal in New York?
Yes. New York S5935A (Chapter 605, signed December 5, 2025) bans dual-currency online sweepstakes games and extends liability to promoters and marketing affiliates. The law took effect immediately upon signing.
When did New York ban sweepstakes casinos?
Governor Kathy Hochul signed S5935A on December 5, 2025. It became effective immediately, making New York one of the first states to statutorily prohibit the dual-currency sweepstakes casino model in 2025–2026.
Can NY players use Stake.us or McLuck?
Major dual-currency operators including McLuck restrict New York in their terms. We do not promote any affiliate offers to New York visitors. Attempting to register from a restricted state may violate operator rules.
What is SB 5935A?
Senate Bill 5935-A adds Penal Law provisions prohibiting online sweepstakes casino games that use dual virtual currencies with prize redemption. It includes affiliate and promoter liability — the basis for our site-wide suppression in New York.
Are players prosecuted or only operators?
Public enforcement has focused on operators and promoters — the New York Attorney General issued cease-and-desist letters to dozens of operators in 2025. Player prosecution has not been the stated priority, but platforms restrict NY access and players should not assume gray-area participation is risk-free.
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