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Are Sweepstakes Casinos Legal in New Jersey? No: A5447 Bans Them From August 15, 2025

BannedEffective: August 15, 2025Last reviewed September 29, 2026

Are sweepstakes casinos legal in New Jersey?

No. Sweepstakes casinos are banned in New Jersey under A5447, effective August 15, 2025. Bill A5447 bans dual-currency sweepstakes operations. Operators that follow the law block New Jersey players, so you should not expect to sign up or redeem prizes there.

What the law says

StatusBanned
Bill or statuteA5447
Effective dateAugust 15, 2025
SummaryBill A5447 bans dual-currency sweepstakes operations.
Last reviewedSeptember 29, 2026

What it means for players in New Jersey

  • New accounts: operators that follow the law block sign-ups from New Jersey.
  • Existing balances: many operators give a window to redeem eligible Sweeps Coins. Verify your identity and request any redemption promptly.
  • Location checks: do not use a VPN or false details. It breaks the terms and can void your account and prizes.
  • Travel: availability depends on where you are when you play, not where you live.

Which casinos have left New Jersey?

Casinos announce state exits on their own sites, usually by email and in-app notice, so the details differ by operator. We add a dated line to our changelog when we confirm one. Until then, assume any sweepstakes casino follows the law in New Jersey and check its terms.

Alternatives in New Jersey

Sweepstakes casinos are not the only way to play. Social casinos with no redeemable prizes, state lotteries and, where legal, licensed regulated gaming remain options. Always check the rules that apply to you, and play for entertainment only.

Not available in New Jersey. We do not link to casino offers on banned-state pages. See the wider picture in our live ban tracker.

Latest news mentioning New Jersey

Regulation
Sweepstakes Casino Regulation in 2026: The Full Roundup
Policy
License or Ban? New Jersey and D.C. Weigh a Different Approach

Neighboring states

Delaware
New York
Pennsylvania

New Jersey sweepstakes casino FAQ

No. Sweepstakes casinos are banned in New Jersey under A5447, effective August 15, 2025. Bill A5447 bans dual-currency sweepstakes operations. Operators that follow the law block New Jersey players, so you should not expect to sign up or redeem prizes there.

Casinos that follow the law will block New Jersey locations. Using a VPN or false details to get around location checks breaks the terms and can cost you your account and any prizes.

Operators typically restrict new sign-ups and may give existing players a window to redeem eligible balances. Read the casino’s announcement, verify your account and contact support about any balance you hold.

S1500: Would license sweepstakes casinos instead of banning them; stalled in committee.

No. This is general information compiled from public sources. Laws change often and differ by state, so speak to a qualified professional if you need advice.

This page is general information compiled from public sources and is not legal advice. Laws change often. Last reviewed September 29, 2026.