Is Global Poker Legal in My State?
Global Poker is available in 34 states (including DC) and not available in 17. Pick your state to check.
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Global Poker legal states map
- ALAlabama
- AKAlaska
- AZArizona
- ARArkansas
- CACalifornia
- COColorado
- CTConnecticut
- DEDelaware
- DCDistrict of Columbia
- FLFlorida
- GAGeorgia
- HIHawaii
- IDIdaho
- ILIllinois
- INIndiana
- IAIowa
- KSKansas
- KYKentucky
- LALouisiana
- MEMaine
- MDMaryland
- MAMassachusetts
- MIMichigan
- MNMinnesota
- MSMississippi
- MOMissouri
- MTMontana
- NENebraska
- NVNevada
- NHNew Hampshire
- NJNew Jersey
- NMNew Mexico
- NYNew York
- NCNorth Carolina
- NDNorth Dakota
- OHOhio
- OKOklahoma
- OROregon
- PAPennsylvania
- RIRhode Island
- SCSouth Carolina
- SDSouth Dakota
- TNTennessee
- TXTexas
- UTUtah
- VTVermont
- VAVirginia
- WAWashington
- WVWest Virginia
- WIWisconsin
- WYWyoming
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States where Global Poker is not available
| State | Why |
|---|---|
| California | AB 831 banned sweepstakes casinos from January 1, 2026. |
| Connecticut | SB 1235 bans dual-currency sweepstakes casinos. |
| Delaware | Global Poker excludes this state in its terms. |
| Idaho | Blocked under the state constitution's ban on casino gambling. |
| Indiana | HB 1052 took effect July 1, 2026. |
| Louisiana | HB 883 (Act 182) and HB 53 (Act 48) took effect in August 2026. |
| Maine | LD 2007 took effect in July 2026. |
| Michigan | Michigan Gaming Control Board enforcement keeps operators out. |
| Mississippi | Global Poker excludes this state in its terms. |
| Montana | SB 555 bans online sweepstakes casinos. |
| New Jersey | A5447 bans online sweepstakes casinos. |
| Nevada | Operators exclude Nevada under existing gaming law. |
| New York | State law bans online sweepstakes casinos. |
| Oklahoma | SB 1589 takes effect November 1, 2026. |
| Tennessee | Ban took effect when signed in May 2026. |
| Washington | All online gambling, including sweepstakes, is prohibited. |
| West Virginia | Global Poker excludes this state in its terms. |
States where Global Poker is legal
Alabama · Alaska · Arizona · Arkansas · Colorado · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Hawaii · Illinois · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Maryland · Massachusetts · Minnesota · Missouri · Nebraska · New Hampshire · New Mexico · North Carolina · North Dakota · Ohio · Oregon · Pennsylvania · Rhode Island · South Carolina · South Dakota · Texas · Utah · Vermont · Virginia · Wisconsin · Wyoming
Is Global Poker legal?
Global Poker is a sweepstakes casino run by VGW GP Limited. It operates under US promotional sweepstakes law: you never have to buy anything to play, and the Sweeps Coins you can redeem for prizes are always given away free. That is why it can operate legally in most states without a gambling licence.
What matters is where you are physically located, not where you live. Global Poker checks your location when you sign up and when you play with Sweeps Coins. If you travel to a restricted state you can usually still log in, but Sweeps Coin play and redemptions are blocked until you leave.
Global Poker age requirement
You must be 21 to play at Global Poker, or the age of majority where you live if that is higher. You will need to prove your age with ID before your first redemption.
Global Poker legal states FAQ
Is Global Poker legal in Texas?
Yes. Global Poker accepts players located in Texas as of October 2026. You must be 21 and physically in the state to play with Sweeps Coins.
Is Global Poker legal in Florida?
Yes. Global Poker accepts players located in Florida as of October 2026. You must be 21 and physically in the state to play with Sweeps Coins.
Is Global Poker legal in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Global Poker accepts players located in Pennsylvania as of October 2026. You must be 21 and physically in the state to play with Sweeps Coins.
Is Global Poker legal in Illinois?
Yes. Global Poker accepts players located in Illinois as of October 2026. You must be 21 and physically in the state to play with Sweeps Coins.
Is Global Poker legal in Ohio?
Yes. Global Poker accepts players located in Ohio as of October 2026. You must be 21 and physically in the state to play with Sweeps Coins.
Is Global Poker legal in Georgia?
Yes. Global Poker accepts players located in Georgia as of October 2026. You must be 21 and physically in the state to play with Sweeps Coins.
Is Global Poker legal in North Carolina?
Yes. Global Poker accepts players located in North Carolina as of October 2026. You must be 21 and physically in the state to play with Sweeps Coins.
Is Global Poker legal in Arizona?
Yes. Global Poker accepts players located in Arizona as of October 2026. You must be 21 and physically in the state to play with Sweeps Coins.
Is Global Poker legal in California?
No. Global Poker does not accept players located in California. AB 831 banned sweepstakes casinos from January 1, 2026.
Is Global Poker legal in New York?
No. Global Poker does not accept players located in New York. State law bans online sweepstakes casinos.
Why is Global Poker not available in some states?
Some states ban sweepstakes casinos by law or through their gaming regulator, and Global Poker also chooses to stay out of a few others. In those states the casino blocks sign-ups or Sweeps Coin play based on your location.
Can I play Global Poker with a VPN?
No. Using a VPN to get around Global Poker's location checks breaks its terms, can lead to your account being closed, and can cost you your Sweeps Coin winnings.
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State lists change often. We combine Global Poker's published exclusions with every state whose law bans sweepstakes casinos, and recheck them regularly. Always confirm in Global Poker's own terms before you sign up.