Some operators are leaving Oklahoma entirely, while others are dropping Sweeps Coins ahead of the November 1 ban.
October brought another wave of sweepstakes casino restrictions, with Oklahoma accounting for much of the activity as operators prepared for the state’s November 1 ban on dual-currency gaming.
Several major platforms announced complete withdrawals, while others switched to offering only the free-to-play Gold Coin mode. The changes follow a quieter September and resemble the widespread exits seen earlier this year in Indiana, Maine and other states.
Meanwhile, Wyoming emerged as a state that will likely pursue legislation to restrict sweepstakes casinos in 2027.
Sweepstakes Casinos Accelerate Exit Ahead of Oklahoma Ban
In May, the Oklahoma Legislature overrode Governor Kevin Stitt’s veto of Senate Bill 1589, which targets online casino-style games that use dual-currency systems in which virtual currencies can be redeemed for cash or prizes. The law also extends potential liability to businesses supporting prohibited operations.
With the restrictions set to take effect on November 1, many operators announced exits or restrictions in October:
- B-Two Operations’ McLuck, Hello Millions, SpinBlitz and PlayFame updated their terms to state that they will no longer operate in Oklahoma beginning November 1.
- High 5 Casino ended access on October 29.
- Stake.us announced it would discontinue gameplay in Oklahoma beginning October 30, while allowing eligible customers to redeem remaining Sweeps Coins afterward.
- Arb Interactive’s Modo.us stopped offering packages containing promotional Sweeps Coins to Oklahoma customers on October 1. Sweeps Coin gameplay and redemptions will end on November 1, but Gold Coin gameplay will remain available.
- A1 Development’s Funrize, Fortune Wheelz, FunzCity, NoLimitCoins, StormRush and TaoFortune listed Oklahoma among their Gold Coin-only jurisdictions, with the restriction confirmed in the published terms of NoLimitCoins and StormRush.
- Blazesoft’s Fortune Wins (previously Fortune Coins), Zula and Sportzino listed Oklahoma as a restricted jurisdiction in sweepstakes rules dated October 27, excluding residents from promotional gameplay and prize redemptions.
Other casinos that restricted access in Oklahoma include ACE Casino, Baba Casino, Chanced, Punt, Carnival Citi, Rolling Riches, Spree, Peak Play, Ruby Sweeps, GoldSlips and Lavish Luck.
Beyond Oklahoma, several operators withdrew from other jurisdictions. Lavish Luck also exited Illinois and Utah; Wow Vegas restricted access in Iowa; and Shuffle.us added Washington, D.C., to its list of restricted jurisdictions. Pulsz and Pulsz Bingo re-added Mississippi to their Gold Coin-only jurisdictions after removing it in September.
More Sweepstakes Casino Platforms Shut Down
October also brought more platform closures, continuing a trend that has seen numerous sweepstakes casinos disappear, in the second half of 2026, most notably LuckyLand Slots.
Coin Wizard Wins shut down on October 28, while GiddyUp announced a “temporary wind-down” on October 19, with customers given until November 2 to request redemptions. Meanwhile, Cazino and Cosmo Slots displayed “Under Maintenance” notices. Cazino is operated by Heuston Gaming, which previously shut down MegaFrenzy and Sweeptastic.
Wyoming Advances Sweepstakes Casino Ban Proposal for 2027
Wyoming became the latest state to consider prohibiting online sweepstakes casinos after the Legislature’s Select Committee on Gaming reviewed competing proposals to ban or regulate the industry during its October 5–6 meeting.
The proposal, 27LSO-0098, would expand the state’s definition of illegal professional gambling to include operating online casinos and sweepstakes games. It would also target support services such as payment processing, geolocation, platform hosting and advertising.
The proposal defines “representative of value” to cover single- and dual-currency systems, free-play credits and other promotional currencies that can be redeemed or used for a chance to win prizes. Professional gambling violations under Wyoming law can carry penalties of up to three years in prison, a $3,000 fine, or both.
The Wyoming Legislature is expected to take up the legislation when it convenes in January 2027.
What to Watch in November
Additional operator withdrawals and restrictions in Oklahoma are expected as the prohibition takes effect. As seen so far, some platforms may choose to continue operating in Gold Coin-only mode, avoiding the restrictions on dual-currency gaming.
Pennsylvania’s proposed ban remains pending. HB 2801, introduced by Rep. Russ Diamond in September, would prohibit operating, promoting or facilitating online sweepstakes games. However, the bill has seen no movement since its September 24 introduction, and with the 2026 legislative session ending on November 30, it appears unlikely to advance this year.
Florida is also worth watching. In September, Attorney General James Uthmeier gave Google, Meta, Reddit, Snap and TikTok until October 23 to explain what steps they took to prevent sweepstakes casino ads from reaching Florida residents. Neither Uthmeier’s office nor the companies have publicly provided updates as of October 29, but more information could emerge soon.
Another development to watch is whether Wyoming lawmakers prefile the proposed ban before the 2027 session.
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