- Legal status
- Banned
- Last verified
- October 28, 2026
The law
- Law
- HB 1052 (HEA 1052)
- Signed
- March 12, 2026
- Effective date
- July 1, 2026
- Applies to
- The prohibition under HB 1052 is limited to any "operator or individual who knowingly uses the Internet to conduct a sweepstakes game."
- Penalties
- HB 1052 imposes civil penalties of up to $100,000 against an operator or individual who knowingly conducts a sweepstakes game in Indiana
- Source
- Press report
What this means for players in Indiana
Access. 32 of the 38 casinos whose terms we have read exclude Indiana, either completely or for Sweeps Coins play. If a sweepstakes casino still lets you register from Indiana, that is a reason for caution, not an opportunity: an operator ignoring the state's position is unlikely to be careful with your prize either.
Who the law is aimed at. As far as the text we have goes: The prohibition under HB 1052 is limited to any "operator or individual who knowingly uses the Internet to conduct a sweepstakes game."
Are players liable? We do not answer that here. The provisions we read are written against those who run or support the games. Whether playing is itself an offence depends on Indiana's general gambling law, and that is a question for a lawyer, not for a guide.
Coins and pending prizes. There is no single rule. Operators leaving a state usually set a deadline for redeeming Sweeps Coins and then close accounts. The deadline is in the notice the operator sends, not in the law. If you have a balance, redeem it now and keep the confirmation.
- High 5 Casino's terms carry a notice that it stopped offering its sweepstakes platform to players in Indiana as of June 16, 2026.
Timeline
- March 12, 2026 — HB 1052 (HEA 1052) signed
- July 1, 2026 — HB 1052 (HEA 1052) takes effect
What remains legal
We do not list alternatives on this page. Which forms of gambling are licensed in Indiana — a lottery, tribal or commercial casinos, sports betting — is a separate question we have not researched to the standard of the rest of this page. What we can say: a site that offers “sweepstakes” or “social” casino play with cash prizes to residents here is not one of them.
Frequently asked questions
Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Indiana?
No. Since July 1, 2026, HB 1052 (HEA 1052) has made it illegal to run an online sweepstakes casino for players in Indiana.
Does this page link to sweepstakes casinos?
No. We do not link to or promote sweepstakes casinos on pages for states where they are banned or unavailable.
Sources
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