Verified Oct 12, 2026
Are Sweepstakes Casinos Legal in Texas? (2026)
Texas
AvailableNo Texas law specifically bans sweepstakes casinos as of Oct 12, 2026. Ban bill SB 517 failed and the Legislature next meets in 2027; operators set their own exclusions.
14 reviewed casinos accept players here: Stake.us, Chumba Casino, Crown Coins Casino, McLuck, Pulsz, WOW Vegas
Full details for this state
The short version
No Texas law specifically bans sweepstakes casinos as of Oct 12, 2026. A ban bill, SB 517, failed, and the Legislature does not meet again until 2027. Each casino still decides for itself whether to accept Texas players.
Which casinos accept Texas
14 of the active casinos we review do not list Texas as excluded: Stake.us, Chumba Casino, Crown Coins Casino, McLuck, Pulsz, WOW Vegas, High 5 Casino, Hello Millions, Mega Bonanza, LoneStar Casino, RealPrize, Fortune Coins (now Fortune Wins), Modo.us, Spree. That can change quickly, so check the casino’s own terms before you buy.
What to watch
Bills filed for the 2027 session, and any attorney general action. Several states moved from “available” to “banned” within a single session in 2025 and 2026, so watch the changelog and the 50-state tracker.
Smart choices in an open state
Being in an open state does not change the basics: verify your ID early, read the playthrough, and redeem rather than holding a big balance. See our smart play guide.
Questions people ask
Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Texas?
No Texas law specifically bans them as of Oct 12, 2026. The ban bill SB 517 failed, and the Legislature next meets in 2027.
Which sweepstakes casinos accept Texas players?
14 of the active casinos we review do not exclude Texas, including Stake.us, Chumba Casino, Crown Coins Casino, McLuck. Check each casino's terms before buying.
Could Texas ban sweepstakes casinos?
A ban would need a new bill. The next regular session is in 2027. We track it on the 50-state tracker and changelog.
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