Sweepstakes Casinos in Washington 2026

Sweepstakes casinos are explicitly illegal in Washington. The state classifies prize-redeemable sweepstakes — specifically platforms that allow Sweeps Coins or equivalent virtual currency to be redeemed for cash prizes — as gambling under state law. The WSGC has taken enforcement action against sweepstakes operators, and the major platforms do not accept Washington registrations.

Washington joins California, New York, Michigan, and New Jersey as states where the sweepstakes casino model is unavailable. Unlike some states where the legal status is ambiguous, Washington's prohibition is backed by explicit statute (RCW 9.46) and enforcement history. Washington residents should not attempt to use sweepstakes platforms via VPN — the RCW 9.46.240 felony classification means the legal risk falls on the player, not just the operator.