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Sweepstakes casinos in Louisiana
We are not making sweepstakes casino recommendations for Louisiana while review is open. Read the state-law information below and check the operator's current rules before using any site.
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Sweepstakes casino listings in Louisiana
We are not listing sweepstakes casinos or showing their sign-up offers for Louisiana while the state and operator review remains open.
Social casino records for Louisiana
The social-only records are being checked separately. No social casino recommendation or offer is made here while that review remains open.
Social games played with play money are separate from sweepstakes casinos. These records are not included in the sweepstakes total and do not describe games with redeemable prizes.
What Louisiana law says
Banned by state lawLouisiana's Act 182 (HB 883) makes online dual-currency games that simulate gambling a form of gambling by computer. Act 48 (HB 53) adds gambling crimes to the racketeering law.
- Law
- HB 883 (Act 182) and HB 53 (Act 48)
- Signed
- May 15, 2026
- Effective date
- August 1, 2026
Source: HB 883 (2026) (Louisiana State Legislature). This is general information, not legal advice.
Louisiana: what changed
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Louisiana's sweepstakes casino law takes effect
Act 182 (HB 883), which treats online dual-currency games that simulate gambling as gambling by computer, took effect on August 1, 2026.
Louisiana sweepstakes casinos: FAQ
Which sweepstakes casinos do you list for Louisiana?
We are not recommending sweepstakes casinos for Louisiana on this page while the state review is open. An operator accepting accounts does not resolve the state position or clear it for promotion here.
What is the sweepstakes casino legal position in Louisiana?
Louisiana's Act 182 (HB 883) makes online dual-currency games that simulate gambling a form of gambling by computer. Act 48 (HB 53) adds gambling crimes to the racketeering law.
Can I use a VPN to play from Louisiana?
No. Do not use a VPN, a different address, or other location masking to get around a state restriction. Eligibility must match the operator's rules for where you live and where you are playing.
How old do I need to be to play in Louisiana?
SweepstakesCasinos.com is for adults aged 21 and older. The sweepstakes eligibility baseline is 18+, or the higher age set by the operator or your state. Check the operator's current terms before registering. Meeting an age requirement does not remove a state restriction.