- Legal status
- Banned
- Last verified
- October 28, 2026
The law
- Law
- HB 883 (Act 182)
- Statute
- La. R.S. 14:90.3 (Gambling by computer)
- Signed
- May 15, 2026
- Effective date
- August 1, 2026
- Applies to
- applicants, licensed entities, platform providers, geolocation providers, gaming content suppliers, promoters, endorsers, media affiliates and any other person who knowingly supports or facilitates
- Covers affiliates and promoters
- yes
- Penalties
- Supporters and facilitators: fine up to $20,000, imprisonment with or without hard labor up to five years, or both.
- Source
- Official text
What this means for players in Louisiana
Access. 36 of the 38 casinos whose terms we have read exclude Louisiana, either completely or for Sweeps Coins play. If a sweepstakes casino still lets you register from Louisiana, 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. Operators, and by name those who support or promote them — which is why this page carries no casino links.
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 Louisiana'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.
Timeline
- May 15, 2026 — HB 883 (Act 182) signed
- August 1, 2026 — HB 883 (Act 182) takes effect
What remains legal
We do not list alternatives on this page. Which forms of gambling are licensed in Louisiana — 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 Louisiana?
No. Since August 1, 2026, HB 883 (Act 182) has made it illegal to run an online sweepstakes casino for players in Louisiana.
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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