Available in 31 states
Including Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, Massachusetts, among others.
Some of the larger eligible markets:
- Texas
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Illinois
- North Carolina
- Georgia
- Virginia
- Massachusetts
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Where sweepstakes entertainment is available
Eligibility is decided state by state and province by province. It has moved repeatedly through 2026 and will keep moving, so read this page as orientation rather than as a guarantee.
Confirm before you register
The picture below reflects the position as of mid-2026. California prohibited sweepstakes-style entertainment effective 1 January 2026, and further state-level restrictions were added through 2026. Availability changes often — confirm current eligibility with the brand before creating an account.
Not available in these states
- Arkansas
- California
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Michigan
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- New York
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Utah
- Washington
California prohibited sweepstakes-style entertainment with effect from 1 January 2026.
Canada
Coverage in Canada is broader than in the United States. The category is available in every province and territory with two exceptions, both of which operate their own regulated frameworks.
- Ontario — not available
- Quebec — not available
Ontario and Quebec sit outside the category entirely. A brand that appears to accept a registration from either is worth treating with caution rather than as a lucky find.
Why the map keeps changing
The regulatory picture around this category has been active since 2025 and remains so. California's prohibition took effect on 1 January 2026, and several other states added restrictions across the course of 2026. Changes generally arrive at the state level, take effect on a fixed date, and apply to every brand at once rather than to individual operators.
The practical consequence is that a list like the one above has a shelf life. Brands maintain their own eligibility lists because they are the ones carrying the compliance obligation, and theirs is the list that governs.
How to check properly
- Open the brand's own official rules and find the eligibility section — not a third-party summary.
- Check for your state or province by name. Absence from an "available" list means unavailable.
- Check the age requirement stated there: 18+, or higher if your jurisdiction sets it higher.
- Re-check if you move, or if any length of time has passed since you last read it.
What happens if you are not eligible
Brands verify jurisdiction at registration and again at the point of redemption. Attempting to work around an eligibility restriction typically results in the account being closed and any accumulated entries being voided under the brand's own rules. There is no version of this that ends well, and no promotional entry is worth it.
Play for fun only. No cash prizes.
You must be 18 or older — or the minimum legal age in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher — to create an account with any brand described on this website. Tessera covers entertainment-only sweepstakes and social casino brands. No real money wagering takes place on the brands described here, and nothing on this website offers cash, cash-equivalent credits, or prizes that can be sold or traded for money.