Sweepstakes casinos in New York (2026)
New York banned standard sweepstakes casinos in December 2025, when S 5935A was signed and took effect immediately. Operators moved fast: Sweeps Coin play and redemptions were shut off for New York residents across the industry within days. Like California's AB 831, the law targets the dual-currency model, which leaves a narrow lane for single-currency platforms that fall outside its definitions. The short table below lists only the sites whose terms currently accept New York players. Verify during signup — this is the thinnest market in the country alongside California.
Top sweepstakes casinos available in New York
The sites below either use a model outside the scope of the New York ban or otherwise accept New York players per their current terms. Operator terms change — verify eligibility during signup.
| Casino | Rating | Min | Sign up | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Card Crush | $75 | Sign Up | |
 | PICKEM | $100 | Sign Up | |
 | ZumbaCards | $100 | Sign Up | |
 | Gains.com | $100 | Sign Up |
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Frequently asked questions
- Are sweepstakes casinos legal in New York?
- Senate Bill S 5935A was signed in December 2025 and took effect immediately. New York residents are blocked from Sweeps Coin gameplay and prize redemptions at standard dual-currency sweepstakes casinos.
- How many sweepstakes casinos accept New York players?
- 4 of the 170 active sites we track currently accept New York 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 New York?
- The best sweepstakes casinos in New York are the highest-rated sites whose terms accept New York players. Right now the top three by our rating are Card Crush, PICKEM, ZumbaCards — each is listed in the ranked table above with its rating, minimum redemption, and sign-up link.
- When did New York ban sweepstakes casinos?
- S 5935A was signed in December 2025 and took effect immediately. Standard dual-currency sweepstakes casinos blocked New York players from Sweeps Coin gameplay and redemptions at that point.
- Can New Yorkers play anything sweepstakes-style?
- Platforms built on a single-currency model — Card Crush is the notable example — fall outside the dual-currency definition in S 5935A and continue to accept New York players. Verify current eligibility in each site's terms before signing up.
Availability is based on each operator's published terms as of August 2026 and can change without notice. This page is informational, not legal advice. Always verify eligibility during signup. 18+ (21+ in some states).