Indiana legislature passes bill to ban sweepstakes casinos
The proposal heads to Governor Mike Braun’s desk for signature.
US.- The Indiana legislature has passed House Bill 1052 to ban sweepstakes casinos. The proposal now heads to Governor Mike Braun’s desk for signature.
The bill, co-sponsored by committee chair Rep. Ethan Manning, Rep. Peggy Mayfield, and Rep. Justin Moed, would impose a civil penalty of up to $100,000 on operators of sweepstakes games in Indiana. The measure would take effect on July 1.
The legislation passed the House in early February and the Senate a week later, with amendments. If signed into law, Indiana would become the first state in 2026 to enact a law targeting sweepstakes casinos.
Montana was the first state to explicitly ban online sweepstakes with a law that took effect in October 2025. California’s AB 831 introduced a ban on January 1.
