Is Stake.us Legal in My State?
Stake.us is available in 27 states (including DC) and not available in 24. Pick your state to check.
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Stake.us 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 Stake.us is not available
| State | Why |
|---|---|
| Arizona | Stake.us excludes this state in its terms. |
| California | AB 831 banned sweepstakes casinos from January 1, 2026. |
| Connecticut | SB 1235 bans dual-currency sweepstakes casinos. |
| Delaware | Stake.us excludes this state in its terms. |
| Iowa | Stake.us excludes this state in its terms. |
| Idaho | Blocked under the state constitution's ban on casino gambling. |
| Illinois | Stake.us excludes this state in its terms. |
| Indiana | HB 1052 took effect July 1, 2026. |
| Kentucky | Stake.us excludes this state in its terms. |
| Louisiana | HB 883 (Act 182) and HB 53 (Act 48) took effect in August 2026. |
| Maryland | Stake.us excludes this state in its terms. |
| Maine | LD 2007 took effect in July 2026. |
| Michigan | Michigan Gaming Control Board enforcement keeps operators out. |
| 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. |
| Pennsylvania | Stake.us excludes this state in its terms. |
| Rhode Island | Stake.us excludes this state in its terms. |
| Tennessee | Ban took effect when signed in May 2026. |
| Vermont | Stake.us excludes this state in its terms. |
| Washington | All online gambling, including sweepstakes, is prohibited. |
| West Virginia | Stake.us excludes this state in its terms. |
States where Stake.us is legal
Alabama · Alaska · Arkansas · Colorado · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Hawaii · Kansas · Massachusetts · Minnesota · Mississippi · Missouri · Nebraska · New Hampshire · New Mexico · North Carolina · North Dakota · Ohio · Oregon · South Carolina · South Dakota · Texas · Utah · Virginia · Wisconsin · Wyoming
Is Stake.us legal?
Stake.us is a sweepstakes casino. 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. Stake.us 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.
Stake.us age requirement
You must be 18+ (21+ in some states) to play at Stake.us, 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.
Stake.us legal states FAQ
Is Stake.us legal in Texas?
Yes. Stake.us accepts players located in Texas as of October 2026. You must be 18+ (21+ in some states) and physically in the state to play with Sweeps Coins.
Is Stake.us legal in Florida?
Yes. Stake.us accepts players located in Florida as of October 2026. You must be 18+ (21+ in some states) and physically in the state to play with Sweeps Coins.
Is Stake.us legal in Pennsylvania?
No. Stake.us does not accept players located in Pennsylvania. Stake.us excludes this state in its terms.
Is Stake.us legal in Illinois?
No. Stake.us does not accept players located in Illinois. Stake.us excludes this state in its terms.
Is Stake.us legal in Ohio?
Yes. Stake.us accepts players located in Ohio as of October 2026. You must be 18+ (21+ in some states) and physically in the state to play with Sweeps Coins.
Is Stake.us legal in Georgia?
Yes. Stake.us accepts players located in Georgia as of October 2026. You must be 18+ (21+ in some states) and physically in the state to play with Sweeps Coins.
Is Stake.us legal in North Carolina?
Yes. Stake.us accepts players located in North Carolina as of October 2026. You must be 18+ (21+ in some states) and physically in the state to play with Sweeps Coins.
Is Stake.us legal in Arizona?
No. Stake.us does not accept players located in Arizona. Stake.us excludes this state in its terms.
Is Stake.us legal in California?
No. Stake.us does not accept players located in California. AB 831 banned sweepstakes casinos from January 1, 2026.
Is Stake.us legal in New York?
No. Stake.us does not accept players located in New York. State law bans online sweepstakes casinos.
Why is Stake.us not available in some states?
Some states ban sweepstakes casinos by law or through their gaming regulator, and Stake.us 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 Stake.us with a VPN?
No. Using a VPN to get around Stake.us'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 Stake.us's published exclusions with every state whose law bans sweepstakes casinos, and recheck them regularly. Always confirm in Stake.us's own terms before you sign up.