Unleashing the Tide of Change in the Sweepstakes Casino Landscape
Connecticut Governor Implements Ban on Sweepstakes Casinos, New York Bill Advances
by: Grant Mitch - June 13, 2025 - Sports and Betting Scoop
Quick Hits
- New York has joined forces with just two other states, Connecticut and Montana, in the ban hammer fall for sweepstakes casinos
- Last week, the New York Attorney General dropped cease-and-desist letters on 26 unlawful operators
- If the bill gets the green light, New Yorkers can kiss goodbye to scofflaws with a $10k to $100k fine looming over their heads
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According to recent legislative movements:
- Montana kicked off the trend in October 2025 with Senate Bill 555, effectively banning sweepstakes gambling platforms and betting with any form of currency, leading to up to 10 years behind bars and fines of up to $50,000 [1]
- Connecticut joined the prohibition party in 2025, followed by swift enforcement actions [3][4]
- Nevada passed Senate Bill 256, increasing the pressure upon unauthorized gambling operators
- Louisiana passed a ban on sweepstakes casinos during the 2025 session. However, on June 13, 2025, Governor Jeff Landry vetoed the bill, citing adequate existing state measures for addressing illegal operators [4][5]. The state has since issued cease-and-desist orders to over 40 operators [5]
- Maryland, Delaware, Idaho, Michigan, and Washington are opting for cease-and-desist orders or regulatory measures instead of an outright ban [1][4]
In a nutshell, as of June 13, 2025, four states (Montana, Connecticut, Nevada, and New York) have banned sweepstakes casinos, with Louisiana being one of them but vetoed by the governor [5].
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Grant Mitch, the sports betting expert, highlights the shifting landscape of the casino industry, particularly sweepstakes casinos. He points out the recent bans in Montana, Connecticut, Nevada, and New York. Mitch also mentions Louisiana's initial ban, which was vetoed by Governor Jeff Landry. Online casinos offering sports betting, such as blackjack or sports-betting, may face increased scrutiny and potential fines in these states. The finance sector will likely be affected as well, given the revenue generated from these digital platforms.
