What the Indiana Ban Means
The law prohibits sweepstakes casinos from operating in Indiana. Effective July 1, 2026, Indiana residents will no longer be able to access Pulsz, WOW Vegas, High 5, Stake.us, Chumba, and other sweepstakes platforms. Existing accounts will be closed and remaining Sweeps Coins balances should be redeemed before the deadline.
Which Casinos Are Affected
All major sweepstakes casinos must block Indiana IP addresses and close Indiana accounts by July 1, 2026. This includes WOW Vegas, Rolla, Pulsz, High 5 Casino, Stake.us, Chumba, LuckyLand Slots, Hello Millions, Fortune Coins, Crown Coins, and all other sweepstakes platforms. Note: Real-money online casino gaming is not currently legal in Indiana. Sports betting via DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and others remains legal.
What Indiana Players Should Do Before July 1
If you are an Indiana resident playing at sweepstakes casinos: First, redeem any Sweeps Coins balances now — most casinos process redemptions in 1-5 business days. Second, complete KYC verification if you have not — unverified accounts may not be able to redeem after the ban. Third, keep records of redemption requests as confirmation of your balance.
Legal Alternatives in Indiana
Indiana has legal sports betting but does not currently license real-money online casinos. Indiana residents can use licensed sportsbooks like DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and Hard Rock Bet for sports wagering. For free-play casino games in other states, see our sweepstakes casino guide.
States That Have Banned Sweepstakes Casinos
As of March 2026, the following states have banned or restricted sweepstakes casinos: New York (banned January 2026), Indiana (ban effective July 1, 2026), Washington, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Kentucky (some operators). California remains in a legal gray area. Tennessee under review. Always check your state status before signing up.
