Sweepstakes Casinos in the US: Every Brand, Promo Codes & Legal States

Sweepstakes casinos let you play slot-style games for free with virtual coins, and win real prizes with a second, promotional currency. They don't need a state casino license, which is why they've spread across the US. It's also why a growing number of states are shutting them down.

This hub is your starting point. You'll find every brand we cover and what each does well, our current promo codes, how Gold Coins and Sweeps Coins work, a state-by-state legal picture checked against the laws themselves, and our review of every brand we cover.

Looking for a ranking rather than a guide? Our list of the top sweepstakes casinos in the US ranks the field. This page explains it.

List of Sweepstakes Casinos Available in the US

These are the sweepstakes brands we cover, from the most-rated app down. Excluded states come from each brand's own terms.

1. High 5 Casino – 21+, closed in 22 states
2. Rebet – 18+, prize play closed in 12 states
3. Stake.us – 21+, closed in 23 states
4. McLuck – 21+, closed in 17 states
5. Pulsz – 21+, closed in 14 states, Gold Coins only in 5
6. RealPrize – 18+, closed in CA, CT, ID, MI, MT, NV, NY, WA and more
7. Hello Millions – 21+, closed in 16 states
8. Chanced – 21+, open in 37 states and D.C.
9. Funrize – 21+, closed in 14 states, Tournament Coins only in 5
10. FunzCity – 21+, closed in 14 states, Fun Coins only in 4
11. NoLimitCoins – 21+, same operator and closed states as Funrize
12. WOW Vegas – 18+, closed in 3 states, no prize play in 12
13. Spree – 18+, closed in 18 states
14. Lucky Bunny – 21+, closed in 20 states

State bans apply on top of these lists: nine states have banned sweepstakes casinos by law.

Top Sweepstakes Casinos: What Each One Does Well

Each brand below, with its age limit, where it's closed, what sets it apart and who it suits. Ratings are US App Store averages unless we say otherwise, checked November 2026.

1. High 5 Casino – 300+ exclusive slots

   21+ · Not available in: AZ, CA, CT, DE, ID, IN, IA, KY, LA, ME, MD, MI, MT, NV, NJ, NY, OK, PA, RI, TN, WA, WV

   High 5 has more than 1,500 slots, over 300 of them exclusives, and the most-rated app of any brand here: 4.58 from about 44,000 ratings. New players get 3 SC, 400 GC and 300 Diamonds free, and every 100 Diamonds converts into 1 SC.

   The App Store app is for social play only, so prize play and redemptions happen on the website. Redemptions start at 50 SC for a non-cash prize and 100 SC for cash.

   Who it suits: slot players who want games they won't find at other brands.

2. Rebet – a social sportsbook with prizes

   18+ · Sweepstakes play not available in: AZ, CA, CT, ID, LA, MD, MI, MT, NV, NJ, NY, TN

   Rebet is a social sportsbook first: you make picks on real games with virtual currency, with casino and crash games alongside. Rebet Cash is the prize currency, and you can get it free by mail. The app averages 4.65 from about 37,000 ratings.

   Who it suits: sports fans aged 18 and over who'd rather make picks than spin slots.

3. Stake.us – prizes paid in crypto

   21+ · Not available in: AZ, CA, CT, DE, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, ME, MD, MI, MT, NV, NJ, NY, OK, PA, RI, TN, VT, WA, WV

   Stake.us is the American sweepstakes version of Stake and the only major brand that pays prizes in crypto, or by bank transfer once you've made a card purchase. Each postcard request is worth 5 Stake Cash, and our link attaches the welcome offer with no code. The app averages 4.70 from about 25,500 ratings.

   Who it suits: crypto users who can verify their account within the 72-hour deadline.

4. McLuck – a four-tier jackpot

   21+ · Not available in: CT, DE, ID, IN, KY, LA, ME, MD, MI, MT, NV, NJ, NY, OK, TN, WA, WV · No promotional play in CA

   B-Two Operations launched McLuck in 2023, with more than 1,500 games from studios such as NetEnt, Relax Gaming and Playson. Its four-tier jackpot tops out at 100,000 Sweeps Coins, and new players get 7,500 GC and 2.5 SC with no code.

   Redemptions start at 10 SC for a gift card and 75 SC for cash. The app averages 4.67 from about 19,700 ratings.

   Who it suits: no-purchase players who want a realistic first gift card redemption.

5. Pulsz – a Live Social Casino

   21+ · Not available in: AL, AZ, CA, CT, ID, LA, MD, MI, MT, NV, NY, TN, WA, WV · Gold Coins only in IN, ME, MS, NJ, OK

   Pulsz runs a Live Social Casino alongside its slots, and its app averages 4.40 from about 19,000 ratings. New players get 5,000 free Gold Coins. Pulsz has been 21+ since June 23, 2025.

   Who it suits: players in full-access states who want live games and a well-rated app.

6. RealPrize – open from 18

   18+ · Not available in: CA, CT, ID, MI, MT, NV, NY, WA and other states listed at sign-up

   RealPrize has more than 700 games, the RealWheel, a VIP program from Bronze to Platinum and two-factor sign-in. Our link adds 100,000 GC and 2 free SC, and the app averages 4.44 from about 7,400 ratings.

   Who it suits: players aged 18 to 20, who most brands turn away.

7. Hello Millions – McLuck's sister site

   21+ · Not available in: CT, DE, ID, IN, KY, LA, ME, MD, MI, MT, NV, NJ, NY, TN, WA, WV · No promotional play in CA

   Hello Millions launched in 2023 from B-Two Operations, the operator behind McLuck, with more than 1,500 games. New players get Gold Coins and 2.5 free SC with no code. Its Google Play app averages 3.69 from about 5,200 ratings.

   Who it suits: McLuck players who want a second no-purchase welcome offer.

8. Chanced – clear redemption rules

   21+ · Open in: 37 states and Washington, D.C.

   Gold Coin Group runs Chanced, and it spells out its redemption rules more clearly than most: a 100 SC minimum, one redemption every 24 hours and cash prizes within 10 business days. Sweeps Coins expire 60 days after your last login. The app averages 4.4 from 677 ratings.

   Who it suits: regular players who log in often and want to know exactly when a prize lands.

9. Funrize – 58-minute tournaments

   21+ · Not available in: CT, DE, ID, LA, MI, MT, NV, NJ, NY, RI, TN, WA, WV, WY · Tournament Coins only in CA, IN, ME, MD, OK

   Funrize runs Races, 58-minute tournaments with leaderboard pools of up to 2,000,000 Tournament Coins. Promo Code FUNGMBLR adds 125,000 Tournament Coins and Free Spins. It shares its terms with FunzCity and NoLimitCoins.

   Who it suits: players who like racing a leaderboard. Our readers get the Promo Code below.

10. FunzCity – a second Funrize-style start

    21+ · Not available in: CT, DE, ID, LA, MI, MT, NV, NJ, NY, RI, TN, WA, WV, WY · Fun Coins only in CA, IN, ME, MD

    FunzCity comes from the same operator as Funrize, with its own games and City Coins as the prize currency. Promo Code FUNZGMBLR adds 125,000 Fun Coins, and City Coins are free by mail.

    Who it suits: Funrize players who want another welcome offer under the same terms.

11. WOW Vegas – 18+ and a 1x playthrough

    18+ · Registration blocked in ID, NV, WA · WOW Coins only in CA, CT, IL, IN, LA, ME, MD, MI, MT, NJ, NY, TN

    Promo Code WOWBONUS2026 adds 250,000 WOW Coins and 5 SC, paid over three days. Sweepstakes Coins need only a 1x playthrough, and prizes go out through Skrill, Prizeout, Trustly and Masspay.

    Who it suits: players aged 18 to 20 in full-access states.

12. Spree – 3,500+ games

    18+ · Not available in: CA, CT, DE, ID, IN, KY, LA, ME, MD, MI, MT, NV, NJ, NY, OK, TN, WA, WV

    Play Spree LTD runs more than 3,500 games from over 50 studios. New players get 25,000 GC and 2.5 SC with no code, and each mail-in request pays 4 Spree Coins.

    Redemptions start at 10 SC. Spree Coins expire after 60 days without play.

    Who it suits: players aged 18 and over who want the biggest game library.

13. Lucky Bunny – 5 free SC at sign-up

    21+ · Not available in: CA, CT, DE, ID, IN, IA, KY, LA, ME, MI, MT, NV, NJ, NY, OK, TN, UT, WA, WV, WY

    Lucky Bunny gives new players 550,000 Fun Coins and 5 SC with no code, one of the bigger free starts we've reviewed. Tournaments, VIP tiers and Achievements give you plenty to do with the coins.

    Who it suits: players outside its 20 excluded states who want free Sweeps Coins from day one.

Sweepstakes Casino Promo Codes

Codes for Locals Insider readers. Copy the Promo Code, then enter it at sign-up; no purchase is needed.

No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Eligible US states only; 18+ or 21+ depending on the brand. Sweeps Coins can be redeemed only after playthrough and ID checks. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-MY-RESET.

How Sweepstakes Casinos Work

Every sweepstakes casino runs on the same idea: two currencies, and only one of them can ever win you anything. The names change from brand to brand, but the model doesn't.

1. Gold Coins are for fun

Gold Coins (or Fun Coins, Tournament Coins, WOW Coins) are play money. You get them free when you sign up and through daily bonuses, and you can buy more in packages. They have no cash value and can never be redeemed.

2. Sweeps Coins are the prize currency

Sweeps Coins (Stake Cash, Promotional Entries, City Coins, Rebet Cash) are the sweepstakes side. You get them free with welcome offers, as a bonus with Gold Coin packages, through promotions and by mail. Win more of them and you can redeem them for prizes.

3. Redeem after playthrough and ID checks

Most brands ask you to play your Sweeps Coins through at least once before they count toward a redemption. You'll also need to verify your identity with a photo ID and proof of address. Then you can redeem for cash or gift cards, above each brand's minimum.

No purchase necessary: free entries by mail

Sweepstakes law requires a free way to take part. That's the Alternative Method of Entry (AMOE): a handwritten request, usually on a 4×6 card, that earns free Sweeps Coins. Stake.us pays 5 Stake Cash per valid request and Spree pays 4 Spree Coins, and each brand sets its own format, so follow its rules to the letter.

Sweepstakes Casinos Compared: Offers, Ages and App Ratings

Brand	Welcome Offer	Promo Code	Age	Operator	App Rating
Funrize	125,000 TC + Free Spins	FUNGMBLR	21+	A1 Development LLC	–
FunzCity	125,000 Fun Coins	FUNZGMBLR	21+	A1 Development LLC	–
RealPrize	100,000 GC + 2 SC	Applied automatically	18+	RealPlay Tech Inc	iOS 4.44 (7,389)
Hello Millions	Gold Coins + 2.5 free SC	Applied automatically	21+	B-Two Operations Ltd	Google Play 3.69 (5,217)
Stake.us	Welcome bonus via our link	Applied automatically	21+	Sweepsteaks Limited	iOS 4.70 (25,533)
McLuck	7,500 GC + 2.5 free SC	None	21+	B-Two Operations Ltd	iOS 4.67 (19,668)
WOW Vegas	250,000 WC + 5 SC over 3 days	WOWBONUS2026	18+	Gibraltar-based	–
High 5 Casino	3 SC + 400 GC + 300 Diamonds	None	21+	–	iOS 4.58 (44,274)
Pulsz	5,000 GC	None	21+	Yellow Social Interactive Ltd	iOS 4.40 (19,153)
Spree	25,000 GC + 2.5 SC	None	18+	Play Spree LTD	–
Lucky Bunny	550,000 Fun Coins + 5 SC	None	21+	OPTIVARA LLC	–
Chanced	Welcome bonus at sign-up	None	21+	Gold Coin Group LLC	iOS 4.40 (677)
Rebet	Social sportsbook + casino	None	18+	Rebet, Inc.	iOS 4.65 (37,377)

Ratings are the brand's own App Store or Google Play scores, with the number of ratings in brackets. A dash means we couldn't find a verified US app listing. Brands without a Locals Insider deal are listed for information and get no button.

Where Sweepstakes Casinos Are Legal

Sweepstakes casinos don't hold state gaming licenses, so their legal footing depends on each state's gambling law. Since 2025, a run of states has passed laws that ban the dual-currency model outright. Each brand also keeps its own list of excluded states, which can be longer than the law requires.

States that have banned sweepstakes casinos by law

State	Law	In force
California	AB 831 (Chapter 623, Statutes of 2025)	January 1, 2026
Connecticut	SB 1235 (2025)	October 1, 2025
Indiana	HB 1052 (2026)	July 1, 2026
Louisiana	HB 883 (Act 182 of 2026)	August 1, 2026
Maine	LD 2007 (Public Law 2025, ch. 645)	July 29, 2026
New Jersey	A5447 (P.L. 2025, c.128)	August 15, 2025
New York	S5935A (Chapter 605 of 2025)	December 5, 2025
Oklahoma	SB 1589 (2026)	November 1, 2026
Tennessee	SB 2136 (Public Chapter 1117)	May 2026

These laws target games that use a dual-currency system and simulate casino gaming. Most also reach the companies that support the brands, from payment processors to promoters. Montana's Gambling Control Division says no online gambling is legal in the state except nonprofit raffles, and it has acted against sweepstakes platforms.

States most brands exclude anyway

Idaho, Michigan, Montana, Nevada and Washington appear on the exclusion list of almost every brand we review. Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland and West Virginia are excluded by most of them. If you live in one of these states, expect few or no options.

Where most brands are open

Across the rest of the country, most of the brands above accept players with full prize redemptions. Texas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, Illinois and Pennsylvania are open to most of them, but every brand has its own list. Always check the terms before you sign up, because the rules follow where you are when you play.

Sweepstakes Casino Reviews A–Z

Each review checks the welcome offer, the coins, the legal states and the redemption rules against the brand's own terms.

• Chanced – 37 states + D.C., a 100 SC redemption minimum and clearly stated payout rules.
• Funrize – Promo Code FUNGMBLR for 125,000 Tournament Coins + Free Spins, plus 58-minute tournaments.
• FunzCity – Promo Code FUNZGMBLR for 125,000 Fun Coins, from the team behind Funrize.
• Hello Millions – 2.5 free Sweeps Coins with no code, from the operator behind McLuck.
• High 5 Casino – 3 SC + 400 GC + 300 Diamonds, with 300+ exclusive slots.
• Lucky Bunny – 550,000 Fun Coins + 5 SC, but 20 states excluded.
• McLuck – 7,500 GC + 2.5 SC and a 10 SC gift card minimum.
• Pulsz – 5,000 free Gold Coins, a Live Social Casino and a 21+ age limit.
• RealPrize – 100,000 GC + 2 SC applied automatically, open from 18.
• Rebet – A social sportsbook with casino and crash games, open from 18.
• Spree – 25,000 GC + 2.5 SC, a 10 SC redemption minimum and 3,500+ games.
• Stake.us – Crypto prize redemptions and 5 Stake Cash per postcard request.
• WOW Vegas – WOWBONUS2026 for 250,000 WOW Coins + 5 SC, open from 18.

Sweepstakes Guides

• Top sweepstakes casinos in the US – our ranking of the field.
• No-deposit sweepstakes bonuses compared – which free sign-up offers give the most.
• Horseplay review – not a sweepstakes casino: real-money games powered by horse racing, legal in 19 states.

How to Play Sweepstakes Casinos Smartly

1. Check your state first. Nine states have banned sweepstakes casinos by law, and most brands exclude several more. Don't sign up somewhere you can't redeem.
2. Know the age limit. Most brands are 21+. RealPrize, WOW Vegas, Spree and Rebet accept players from 18.
3. Start with free Sweeps Coins. Offers that include SC at sign-up, like Lucky Bunny's 5 SC or Hello Millions' 2.5 SC, get you into prize play without a purchase.
4. Verify your identity early. Upload your ID and proof of address while your balance is small, so a win isn't held up.
5. Read the redemption minimum. It ranges from 10 SC at Spree and McLuck (gift cards) to 100 SC at Chanced. Know your target before you play.
6. Use the mail-in route. It's free, and the Sweeps Coins add up. Follow each brand's format exactly.
7. Never buy coins to chase a redemption. Every welcome offer here works without a purchase. Set a time limit before you start.

Sweepstakes Casino FAQs

Are sweepstakes casinos legal in the US?

They operate under sweepstakes promotion law rather than gaming licenses, which is legal in many states. California, Connecticut, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma and Tennessee have banned them by law.

Can you win real money at a sweepstakes casino?

Yes, indirectly. Gold Coins never pay out, but Sweeps Coins you win can be redeemed for cash or gift cards after playthrough and identity checks.

Do I have to buy anything?

No. Every brand must offer a free way to play for prizes, through welcome offers, daily bonuses and mail-in requests.

How old do you have to be?

Most brands require you to be 21. RealPrize, WOW Vegas, Spree and Rebet accept players aged 18 and over.

How do I get free Sweeps Coins?

Through sign-up offers, daily login bonuses, promotions and the Alternative Method of Entry, a free request by mail.

What's the difference between a sweepstakes casino and an online casino?

An online casino is licensed by a state and takes real-money bets; it's legal only in a handful of states. A sweepstakes casino uses free-to-play coins plus a promotional prize currency and isn't licensed as a casino.

Why did my state ban sweepstakes casinos?

Lawmakers in those states concluded that buying coins that can win cash prizes works like unlicensed gambling. The new laws ban the dual-currency model and penalize the businesses that support it.