Sweepstakes casinos in Louisiana (2026)

Banned by state law. House Bill 883 was signed and became Act 182, effective August 1, 2026. It amends R.S. 14:90.3 so an internet game, contest, or promotion using a dual-currency system of payment, allowing exchange for a prize, cash, or cash equivalents (or a chance to win one), and simulating gambling constitutes "gambling by computer". It also adds Attorney General cease-and-desist and civil-remedy authority under R.S. 27:19.1 and 19.2.

Act 182 — Louisiana House Bill 883 — was signed and took effect August 1, 2026. It amends R.S. 14:90.3 so an internet game, contest, or promotion using a dual-currency system of payment, allowing exchange for a prize, cash, or cash equivalents (or a chance to win one), and simulating gambling constitutes "gambling by computer". Separately, Louisiana appears on many operators' restriction lists; those terms are a different fact from the statute. The table below is limited to sites whose published terms still accept Louisiana players. A terms listing is not a finding that the product falls outside the statute. Verify eligibility during signup.

18 sites available
152 sites restrict LA
170 sites tracked

Top sweepstakes casinos available in Louisiana

The table is limited to sites whose published terms still accept Louisiana players. A terms listing is not a finding that the product falls outside the statute. Operator terms change — verify eligibility during signup.

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Casino Rating Min Sign up
LoneStar 5.0 ★ $100
Zula 4.8 ★ $100
American Luck 4.4 ★ $50
Sportzino 4.4 ★ $100
Yay Casino 4.4 ★ $50
Fortune Wins 4.1 ★ $100
Baba Casino 4.0 ★ $100
Free Spin 4.0 ★ $100
WinBonanza 3.7 ★ $50
Card Crush 3.0 ★ $75
Cashoomo 2.5 ★ $100
Gleaming Slots 2.5 ★ $100
Sweepstars 2.5 ★ $100
Casino.Click 2.0 ★ $100
Cider Casino 2.0 ★ $100

Frequently asked questions

Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Louisiana?
House Bill 883 was signed and became Act 182, effective August 1, 2026. It amends R.S. 14:90.3 so an internet game, contest, or promotion using a dual-currency system of payment, allowing exchange for a prize, cash, or cash equivalents (or a chance to win one), and simulating gambling constitutes "gambling by computer". It also adds Attorney General cease-and-desist and civil-remedy authority under R.S. 27:19.1 and 19.2.
How many sweepstakes casinos accept Louisiana players?
18 of the 170 active sites we track currently accept Louisiana players, based on each operator's published restricted-state terms. The full list is filterable on our A-Z casino list.
What are the best sweepstakes casinos in Louisiana?
The best sweepstakes casinos in Louisiana are the highest-rated sites whose terms accept Louisiana players. Right now the top three by our rating are LoneStar, Zula, American Luck — each is listed in the ranked table above with its rating, minimum redemption, and sign-up link.
Does a site that still accepts Louisiana fall outside Act 182?
Not necessarily. Act 182 covers internet games, contests, or promotions using a dual-currency system of payment, allowing exchange for a prize, cash, or cash equivalents (or a chance to win one), and simulating gambling. This page lists sites whose published terms still accept Louisiana players. Those terms are not a determination that a product is outside the statute.
What enforcement authority does Louisiana Act 182 add?
Act 182 adds Attorney General cease-and-desist and civil-remedy authority under R.S. 27:19.1 and 19.2. It took effect August 1, 2026.