Closed & Blacklisted Casinos
We don't just review casinos — we track them after launch. When a platform shuts down, stops paying out, or otherwise loses our trust, it goes here. These 0 sites are ones we'd actively steer you away from.
⚠ Why this list matters
Closed sweepstakes casinos occasionally resurface under new names or get promoted by less scrupulous affiliate sites. This page helps you identify platforms that have already failed our standards, regardless of how they rebrand.
No closed or blacklisted casinos at this time. We're always monitoring.
Why Casinos Get Blacklisted
A casino lands on our blacklist when it fails to meet the minimum standards we expect for player safety. Common reasons include:
- Non-payment of winnings — refusing or indefinitely delaying legitimate cashouts
- License revocation — losing their operating license or letting it expire
- Sudden shutdown — closing without notice or player fund protection
- Deceptive practices — rigged games, hidden terms, or bait-and-switch bonuses
- Security failures — data breaches, lack of encryption, or compromised player accounts
We keep closed casino review pages live so players can still find information about these sites if they encounter them elsewhere online. Each review page clearly states the casino is no longer recommended.
What Happens to Your Balance?
If a sweepstakes casino closes and you had coins or prizes pending, here's the honest reality: it depends on the operator and how they shut down.
- Planned shutdowns — legitimate operators usually give 30–90 days notice and honor pending redemptions
- Abrupt closures — players may lose unredeemed prize balances with no recourse
- Mergers & rebrands — some closed casinos migrate your account to a successor brand, but this isn't guaranteed
Our advice: redeem your winnings regularly and don't let large balances sit. There's no FDIC-style protection for sweepstakes casino balances.
How to Spot a Risky Casino
- No visible licensing information or a license you can't verify
- Withdrawal complaints piling up on player forums
- Terms that change retroactively or contain predatory clauses
- No responsible gaming tools (deposit limits, self-exclusion)
- Customer support that's unreachable or unhelpful
- Claims of guaranteed winnings or unrealistic payout percentages
- No clear corporate address or operator name on the site
For help evaluating casinos, read our rating methodology or browse our guide to choosing a sweepstakes casino.