Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Delaware?
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Law: Delaware Division of Gaming Enforcement cease-and-desist (VGW Luckyland, 2025) — under the Delaware Constitution, Penal Code and Gaming Competitiveness Act of 2012
Under Delaware’s existing gambling laws, sweepstakes casinos are treated as unlawful. Some operators still list the state as open; we don’t. You can’t play for prizes here at any of the 93 casinos we track.
- Apr 2, 2025 — Division of Gaming Enforcement cease-and-desist order to VGW Luckyland takes effect — sweepstakes model found to be unlicensed real-money gaming.
Sources: news.delaware.gov · checked Oct 7, 2026 · All state laws explained
What the law covers
Delaware has no sweepstakes statute. Its Division of Gaming Enforcement found that VGW’s LuckyLand was offering unlicensed online gaming under the label of a promotional sweepstakes, and from April 2, 2025 Delaware residents could no longer play there.
“Delaware officials concluded that VGW misrepresented its services as a promotional sweepstakes while enabling players to purchase coins for casino-style games, leading to potential cash winnings.”
From the source text: news.delaware.gov
What this means for players in Delaware
There’s nothing to list for Delaware. We don’t list sweepstakes casinos for players located here, and operators’ terms forbid using a VPN or someone else’s address to slip past that. Doing it can cost you the account and any prizes.
How operators treat Delaware
Of the 93 casinos we track, 61 leave Delaware off their own state lists, 2 allow Gold Coin play only and 30 still list it as open. For those operators the state’s position decides, not the list: we treat Delaware as closed to prize play at every casino we track. Operators edit these lists themselves, so the split can change.
Gold Coin play in Delaware
2 casinos we track still let players in Delaware use Gold Coins, though not Sweeps Coins. Gold Coins can’t be redeemed for anything, so this is play for fun only.
Fortune Coins (Fortune Wins)American Luck
Legal options in Delaware
With sweepstakes casinos closed, here’s where the other options stand in Delaware, each linked to the official page it comes from. We checked each one on Oct 14, 2026.
- Real-money online casino: Legal and run under the Delaware Lottery, which launched online casino games in November 2013, the first state to do so. (delottery.com)
- State lottery online: Yes. The Delaware Lottery launched iLottery on October 28, 2025. (delottery.com)
- Problem gambling help: Delaware Gambling Helpline: call (888) 850-8888. (dge.delaware.gov)
Nearby states with sweepstakes casinos
- Maryland: 60 casinos accept prize play
- Pennsylvania: 82 casinos accept prize play
These counts are for players located in those states, under each operator’s own state list and that state’s law.
Delaware sweepstakes casino FAQ
- Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Delaware?
- No. Delaware has no sweepstakes-specific ban, but it treats these casinos as unlawful under its existing gambling laws. None of the 93 casinos we track accept prize play from players located there.
- Can I still play with Gold Coins in Delaware?
- Yes, at some sites. 2 casinos we track allow Gold Coin-only play here: Fortune Coins (Fortune Wins) and American Luck. Gold Coins can’t be redeemed, so there are no prizes.
- What happens if I use a VPN to play from Delaware?
- Operators forbid it in their terms. If they catch a VPN or a false address, they can close the account and void any prizes.
- Where can I play legally in Delaware?
- Not at a sweepstakes casino: none of the ones we track accepts prize play here. Real-money online casino games are legal in Delaware through state-regulated sites. You can buy state lottery tickets online. Across the state line, casinos we track accept prize play from players located in Maryland (60 casinos) and Pennsylvania (82 casinos).