Illinois Sweeps Crackdown: Who Complied, Who Defied

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May 19, 2026

Illinois Sweeps Crackdown: Who Complied, Who Defied

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The Illinois sweepstakes casinos crackdown turns 90 days old this week. The Illinois Gaming Board issued cease-and-desist letters to 65 operators on February 5, 2026. Compliance remains uneven across the operator list. Some operators left Illinois. Many operators continue to serve Illinois residents.

Which Operators Blocked Illinois and Which Stayed

Six operators have formally restricted Illinois access since February 2026. Smiles Casino was the first operator to comply. WOW Vegas, Spin Saga, Rolla Casino, Rolling Riches, and Carnival Citi followed Smiles Casino. Stake.us announced an Illinois exit effective May 19, 2026.

Several major operators continue to serve Illinois players. Chumba Casino still accepts Illinois residents. LuckyLand Slots still accepts Illinois residents. Pulsz, Fliff, High 5 Casino, Legendz, and Modo also continue Illinois operations. The Illinois Gaming Board listed 65 total operators on the February 2026 notice.

The Illinois Gaming Board cited Illinois law in the February 2026 enforcement action. The Illinois Gaming Board observed slot, bingo, and table game offers on January 12, 2026. The games gave Illinois users opportunities to win cash and gift cards. The Illinois Gaming Board called the conduct a violation of Illinois law.

Noncompliant operators face civil or criminal penalties under Illinois law. The Illinois Attorney General can file enforcement actions against persistent violators. Illinois joins seven other states with active sweepstakes casino enforcement. The Illinois Gaming Board updates the cease-and-desist letters list on its public site.