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Iowa and Indiana sweepstakes casino restrictions take effect on 1 July

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Iowa and Indiana will bring laws restricting sweepstakes casino operations into effect on 1 July, according to the article. Iowa's law authorises the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission to issue cease-and-desist letters, while Indiana's law allows civil penalties of up to $100,000 for knowingly offering prohibited games to residents. Several operators have begun restricting access in the states, reportedly.

Operators must assess access in both states before the new restrictions take effect.

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Indiana bans dual-currency sweepstakes casino platforms from 1 July

Indiana’s HB 1052 took effect on 1 July 2026, prohibiting online sweepstakes games that simulate casino, lottery or sports-betting formats through dual-currency systems. The law allows civil penalties of up to $100,000 per violation and gives enforcement authority to the Indiana Gaming Commission, with limited exceptions for some skill-based or peer-to-peer platforms. The report says operators including Stake.us and Pulsz blocked access or disabled prize redemption.

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