New Jersey’s Assembly and Senate reportedly passed a bill to prohibit sweepstakes casinos on 30 June, voting 69-10-1 and 34-5 respectively. The measure now awaits Governor Phil Murphy’s decision; it would make games involving paid entries for prizes illegal, subject to stated exceptions for traditional sweepstakes.
Operators may need to assess whether the proposed ban would affect their sweepstakes products if signed into law.
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Reportedly, Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering HB 2801, which would prohibit sweepstakes casinos and regulate skill game machines. Representative Russ Diamond introduced the bill, which reached the House Gaming Oversight Committee on 24 September. The proposal also addresses gaming taxes and revenue distribution; no hearing or vote had been scheduled.
House Bill 2801, sponsored by Representative Russ Diamond, was sent to the House Gaming Oversight Committee on 24 September. The General Assembly's most recent recorded action shows the proposal still in committee, with neither a hearing nor a vote arranged. The measure would ban sweepstakes casinos and set up rules and taxes for skill game machines.
Washington, D.C. Councilmember Wendell Felder introduced legislation to legalise online casino gaming and prohibit dual-currency sweepstakes games in the district. The proposal would set a 25% tax on gross iGaming revenue, a $2 million licence fee and a minimum player age of 21; the Office of Lottery and Gaming would oversee the market. It would also allow civil penalties of up to $100,000 per violation, according to the bill text.
It was reported that Louisiana’s ban on dual-currency sweepstakes casinos took effect. The new laws also increase fines for illegal gambling.
Reportedly, New Jersey's Senate passed Assembly Bill A5447 by 34 votes to 5, sending it to Governor Phil Murphy. The bill would ban sweepstakes casinos that use dual-currency systems, with penalties of $100,000 for a first offence and up to $250,000 for repeat violations. The Social and Promotional Games Association has urged the governor to reject the measure.
Indiana’s explicit ban on sweepstakes casinos takes effect on 1 July 2026, according to the report. Blask data put the segment at 23.5% of measured US demand in May 2026; the report also says the same-day Iowa measure gives its regulator new powers against unlicensed gambling and illegal sweepstakes.