What happens if I use a VPN to play from New York?

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 New York?

Not at a sweepstakes casino: none of the ones we track accepts prize play here. Real-money online casinos aren’t legal in New York either. You can buy state lottery tickets online through a subscription or a licensed courier. Across the state line, casinos we track accept prize play from players located in Pennsylvania (82 casinos), Vermont (89 casinos) and Massachusetts (93 casinos).

Are sweepstakes casinos legal in New York?

Not available — restricted

Law: S5935-A (Ch. 605 of 2025) · effective Dec 5, 2025

S5935-A (Ch. 605 of 2025) bans online sweepstakes casinos in New York. It took effect Dec 5, 2025. None of the 93 casinos we track offer prize play to players located here.

Dec 5, 2025 — S5935-A signed (Ch. 605), effective immediately — unlawful to operate, conduct or promote online sweepstakes games.

Sources: nyassembly.gov, ag.ny.gov · checked Oct 7, 2026 · All state laws explained

What the law covers

S5935-A, signed as Chapter 605 of 2025 and effective immediately on December 5, 2025, makes it unlawful to operate, conduct or promote online sweepstakes games in New York. The Attorney General’s office reads state law the same way for virtual coins that can be redeemed for cash or prizes.

“New York law prohibits online platforms from offering gambling that involves risking something of value, including virtual coins that can be redeemed for cash or prizes.”
From the source text: ag.ny.gov

What this means for players in New York

No casino on our list is open to players located in New York, so we don’t rank any here. A VPN or a borrowed address breaks the operators’ terms, and they can close the account and void any prizes.

How operators treat New York

Of the 93 casinos we track, 84 leave New York off their own state lists, 4 allow Gold Coin play only, 1 offers merchandise prizes only and 4 still list it as open. For those operators the state’s position decides, not the list: we treat New York as closed to prize play at every casino we track. Operators edit these lists themselves, so the split can change.

Gold Coin play in New York

Prize play is off, but 4 casinos we track keep Gold Coin play open for New York. No Sweeps Coins, so nothing to redeem.

LuckyLand Casino Golden Hearts Games Gleaming Slots Tang Luck

Legal options in New York

With sweepstakes casinos closed, here’s where the other options stand in New York, each linked to the official page it comes from. We checked each one on Oct 14, 2026.

Real-money online casino: Not legal. The State Gaming Commission says online casinos, including ones that call themselves sweepstakes, are unlawful in New York. (gaming.ny.gov)
State lottery online: Yes, through the New York Lottery’s subscription program or licensed online couriers. (gaming.ny.gov)
Problem gambling help: NYS HOPEline: call 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369), or text HOPENY (467369). (gaming.ny.gov)

Nearby states with sweepstakes casinos

Pennsylvania: 82 casinos accept prize play
Vermont: 89 casinos accept prize play
Massachusetts: 93 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.

New York sweepstakes casino FAQ

Are sweepstakes casinos legal in New York?: No. S5935-A (Ch. 605 of 2025) bans online sweepstakes casinos in New York, effective Dec 5, 2025. None of the 93 casinos we track accept prize play from players located there.
Can I still play with Gold Coins in New York?: Yes, at some sites. 4 casinos we track allow Gold Coin-only play here: LuckyLand Casino, Golden Hearts Games, Gleaming Slots and Tang Luck. Gold Coins can’t be redeemed, so there are no prizes.
What happens if I use a VPN to play from New York?: 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 New York?: Not at a sweepstakes casino: none of the ones we track accepts prize play here. Real-money online casinos aren’t legal in New York either. You can buy state lottery tickets online through a subscription or a licensed courier. Across the state line, casinos we track accept prize play from players located in Pennsylvania (82 casinos), Vermont (89 casinos) and Massachusetts (93 casinos).