Indiana Sweepstakes Casino Ban Takes Effect July 1 Casino By lines July 3, 2026 Indiana’s sweepstakes casino ban took effect on July 1, 2026. The prohibition makes Indiana the seventh US state to outlaw dual-currency sweepstakes casinos, according to PlayUSA. Where US Sweepstakes Casino Bans Stand Now Indiana’s HB 1052 bans dual-currency sweepstakes platforms statewide. Maine’s LD 2007 takes effect in mid-July, per PlayUSA. Maine would become the eighth state with an outright ban. Oklahoma passed SB 1589 after lawmakers overrode Governor Kevin Stitt’s veto, per SBC Americas. Oklahoma’s ban takes effect on November 1, 2026. California’s AB 831 took effect on January 1, 2026. AB 831 extends liability to payment processors, geolocation providers, and media affiliates, per PlayUSA. The Los Angeles City Attorney named Stake.us and several vendors in an August 2025 lawsuit. Baltimore sued six sweepstakes operators on March 4, 2026, according to PlayUSA. Eilers and Krejcik Gaming valued the sweepstakes segment near $3.1 billion in 2022, per PlayUSA. Eilers and Krejcik Gaming projected $11 billion in gross revenue for 2025. Players in banned states must redeem remaining Sweeps Coins before each state deadline. Redemption timelines and eligibility differ by state. Related Casino News Maine Sweepstakes Casinos Must Exit By July 14 Sweepstakes Casinos Exit Iowa Before July 1 Crackdown Sweepstakes Casino Revenue Drops $1B as Bans Mount This content is for informational purposes only. Terms and eligibility vary by state. Source: PlayUSA reporting by Ian St. Clair, published July 2, 2026.
