Stake.us guide
Stake.us legal states
Stake.us is available in 25 states and excludes the other 25. The excluded list includes California, New York, Texas, New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Oklahoma. The most recent change added Texas and Mississippi on November 5, 2026.
States where Stake.us is available
Stake.us currently accepts players who are physically in these 25 states:
Available doesn't mean licensed. It means Stake.us accepts players there under its sweepstakes model. No state has licensed Stake.us as a casino, and any state can change its rules.
States where Stake.us is excluded
If you're in one of these 25 states, Stake.us won't let you create an account or play.
| State | Why it's excluded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | Stake.us withdrew |
| California | State law bans online sweepstakes games (AB 831, signed October 2025) |
| Connecticut | State ban. Also has licensed online casinos. |
| Delaware | Has licensed online casinos |
| Idaho | Blocked under existing gambling law |
| Illinois | The state regulator sent cease-and-desist orders to sweepstakes operators in 2026 |
| Indiana | State ban from July 1, 2026 |
| Kentucky | Excluded by Stake.us |
| Louisiana | State ban from August 1, 2026 |
| Maine | State ban from July 14, 2026 |
| Maryland | Excluded by Stake.us |
| Michigan | Blocked under existing gambling law. Also has licensed online casinos. |
| Mississippi | Added November 5, 2026. No reason given. |
| Montana | State ban |
| Nevada | Blocked under existing gambling law |
| New Jersey | State ban, approved August 2025. Also has licensed online casinos. |
| New York | State ban, signed in 2025 |
| Oklahoma | State ban from November 1, 2026 (SB 1589) |
| Pennsylvania | Has licensed online casinos |
| Rhode Island | Has licensed online casinos |
| Tennessee | State action against sweepstakes casinos |
| Texas | Added November 5, 2026. No reason given. |
| Vermont | Excluded by Stake.us |
| Washington | Blocked under existing gambling law |
| West Virginia | Has licensed online casinos |
Why it depends on your state
Stake.us is a sweepstakes casino. You play with virtual coins and never have to buy anything, which is how it operates in states that don't license online casinos. That model isn't covered by one national rule, so each state decides for itself.
States end up on the excluded list for three main reasons:
- New bans. California, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Montana, Indiana, Maine, Louisiana and Oklahoma have passed laws against sweepstakes casinos.
- Existing gambling law. Idaho, Michigan, Nevada and Washington block them under laws that were already on the books.
- Licensed online casinos. Stake.us stays out of states that license real-money online casinos, such as Pennsylvania, Delaware and West Virginia.
What happens when Stake.us leaves a state
Stake.us usually announces an end date for games, then keeps redemptions open for a while so players can cash out eligible Stake Cash.
- Oklahoma: games ended after October 30, 2026, just before the state's ban took effect on November 1. Stake.us said players could still redeem after that date.
- Illinois: accounts were switched to redeem-only in May 2026.
If your state is added to the list, check your email and the Stake.us help center for the deadline, and redeem what you can as soon as possible. How to redeem Stake Cash
Can you use a VPN?
No. Stake.us checks your physical location and verifies your identity before you can redeem. Using a VPN to get around the block breaks its terms, and accounts that do can be closed and their balances held.
The same applies when you travel. If you live in an available state but visit an excluded one, you won't be able to play while you're there.
How often the list changes
Often. Stake.us has published 20 versions of its terms since 2022, and several of the recent ones added states. The two latest updates came a week apart, on October 30 and November 5, 2026.
Stake.us's own help center can lag behind its terms, so section 2.1 of the terms and conditions is the final word.
FAQ
State questions
Is Stake.us available in Texas?
No. Texas was added to the excluded list in terms dated November 5, 2026.
Is Stake.us available in California?
No. California banned online sweepstakes games with a law signed in October 2025.
Is Stake.us available in Florida?
Yes, as of November 2026. Florida isn't on the excluded list.
Why did Stake.us stop working in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma passed a law, SB 1589, that bans sweepstakes casinos from November 1, 2026. Stake.us ended games there after October 30 and kept redemptions open for existing balances.
My state was just excluded. What happens to my balance?
When Stake.us has left a state, it has usually kept redemptions open for a period. Check your email and the help center for the deadline, and redeem eligible Stake Cash as soon as you can.
Can I play Stake.com from the US instead?
No. Stake.com doesn't accept players from any US state.
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Keep reading
Sources. Reporting on Stake.us's terms and conditions version 20.0 (November 5, 2026) and version 19.0 (October 30, 2026), and news coverage of state sweepstakes laws in California, New York, New Jersey, Indiana, Maine, Louisiana and Oklahoma. Checked November 14, 2026. This page isn't legal advice. Confirm your state in section 2.1 of Stake.us's terms before you sign up.