Current Status
Sweepstakes casinos are banned in New York as of December 5, 2025. Governor Hochul signed S5935A into law, prohibiting dual-currency sweepstakes models. The ban followed cease-and-desist actions by the Attorney General against 26 operators earlier in 2025.
Key Legislation
Senate Bill S5935A passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 17, 2025. Governor Kathy Hochul signed it on December 5, 2025, effective immediately. The law bans online sweepstakes casinos using dual-currency systems. In June 2025, the NY AG also issued cease-and-desist letters to 26 operators.
Platform Availability
Recent Changes (2025-2026)
In June 2025, the New York Attorney General sent cease-and-desist letters to 26 sweepstakes operators, leading to market exits. S5935A passed the legislature in June 2025 and was signed into law on December 5, 2025, banning sweepstakes casinos immediately upon signing.
What This Means for Players
Players in New York cannot access any sweepstakes casino platforms. The law was signed in December 2025 and took effect immediately. All major platforms have geo-blocked New York. There has been no legislative effort to reverse the ban as of March 2026.