Timeline of bans
| Effective | State | Law |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-15 | New Jersey | A5447 |
| 2025-10-01 | Montana | SB 555 |
| 2025-10-01 | Connecticut | SB 1235 |
| 2025-10-01 | Nevada | SB 256 |
| 2025-12-05 | New York | S5935A |
| 2026-01-01 | California | AB 831 |
| 2026-07-01 | Indiana | HB 1052 |
| 2026-07-01 | Iowa | SF 2289 |
| 2026 (signed 04-06) | Maine | LD 2007 |
| 2026 (signed 05-22) | Tennessee | HB 1885 / SB 2136 |
| 2026-08-01 | Louisiana | Acts 48 & 182 |
| 2026-11-01 | Oklahoma | SB 1589 |
Idaho, Michigan and Washington treat sweepstakes casinos as illegal under existing law and enforcement, without a new 2025–26 statute.
What is pending
Ban bills are moving in Maryland, Minnesota and Virginia, and the DC Council is reviewing B26-0656, which would ban sweepstakes casinos while legalizing regulated online casino games.
What it means for Juwa players
- Distributors often stop serving a state close to its effective date, sometimes freezing balances.
- Cash out before a ban takes effect rather than after.
- Payment apps may flag gambling transfers to residents of banned states.
Use our state checker to see where you stand today.
How the new bans work
Most 2025–26 laws target the dual-currency model: one free currency for fun and a second "sweeps" currency that can be redeemed for cash. By defining that model as gambling, states remove the legal argument that kept sweepstakes casinos open. Several laws, including New York's and Nevada's, also reach payment processors, marketers and distributors, which is why sites stop serving a state quickly after a ban passes.
States to watch next
- Maryland, Minnesota and Virginia have bills pending.
- District of Columbia is reviewing B26-0656, which pairs a ban with legal online casino games.
- States with regulated online casinos (such as Pennsylvania and West Virginia) face pressure from licensed operators to act.
We update our state-by-state Juwa 777 map as each bill moves.
Questions about this topic
Which states banned sweepstakes casinos in 2026?
California (from Jan 1), Indiana and Iowa (Jul 1), Louisiana (Aug 1), Maine, Tennessee, and Oklahoma (from Nov 1, 2026).
Does a sweepstakes ban apply to Juwa 777?
Yes. The bans cover online sweepstakes casino games, which includes distributor-run platforms such as Juwa.
What happens to my balance if my state bans sweepstakes?
Distributors may stop serving your state and freeze balances. Cash out before the effective date.