Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Washington?
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Law: RCW 9.46.240 — transmitting gambling information over the internet is a class C felony; WSGC: "sweepstakes" not authorized
Washington’s regulators treat sweepstakes casinos as unlawful under the gambling laws already on the state’s books. We count it as closed, whatever an operator’s own state list says. That leaves all 93 casinos we track closed to prize play in Washington.
Sources: app.leg.wa.gov, wsgc.wa.gov · checked Oct 7, 2026 · All state laws explained
What the law covers
Washington treats sweepstakes casinos as gambling it never authorized. RCW 9.46.240 makes knowingly sending or receiving gambling information over the internet a class C felony, and the Gambling Commission says this kind of “sweepstakes” is not authorized in the state.
““Sweepstakes” combine elements of two legal gambling activities, to create a third type of contest that is not authorized in Washington.”
Quoted from the source: wsgc.wa.gov
What this means for players in Washington
No casino on our list is open to players located in Washington, 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 Washington
Of the 93 casinos we track, 92 leave Washington off their own state lists and 1 still lists it as open. We count Washington as closed for that one too, because state law or the state’s regulators say these games aren’t allowed, whatever the operator’s list shows. Operators edit these lists themselves, so the split can change.
Gold Coin play in Washington
We found no operator offering Gold Coin-only play here. None of the 93 casinos we track lists Washington as open for Gold Coins without prizes.
Legal options in Washington
Sweepstakes casinos are out in Washington. These are the alternatives as official sources describe them, with a link to each. We checked each one on Oct 14, 2026.
- Real-money online casino: Not legal. The Washington State Gambling Commission says state law prohibits any online gambling. (wsgc.wa.gov)
- State lottery online: No online sales. Washington’s Lottery says the only legal ticket is one bought from a licensed retailer in the state. (walottery.com)
- Problem gambling help: Washington problem gambling helpline: call 1-800-547-6133. (wsgc.wa.gov)
Nearby state with sweepstakes casinos
- Oregon: 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.
Washington sweepstakes casino FAQ
- Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Washington?
- No. Washington 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 Washington?
- We found no operator that offers it. None of the 93 casinos we track allows Gold Coin-only play in Washington.
- What happens if I use a VPN to play from Washington?
- It breaks the operators’ terms. Using a VPN or someone else’s address to get past location checks can get the account closed and any prizes voided.
- Where can I play legally in Washington?
- Not at a sweepstakes casino: none of the ones we track accepts prize play here. Real-money online casinos aren’t legal in Washington either. Across the state line, casinos we track accept prize play from players located in Oregon (93 casinos).