Sweepstakes Sports Betting by State 2026: Where US Players Can Bet with Sweeps Coins

A state-by-state breakdown of sweepstakes sportsbook availability in 2026 — where Stake.us, Thrillz, Rebet, Sportzino and Legendz accept players, which states are blocked, and how sweeps betting fills the gap in Texas, California and Georgia.

By USA Sweepstake Team · 2026-08-15 · 13 min read · For US players

## Sweepstakes Sports Betting by State 2026 **🇺🇸 US players only · 18+ · Must be physically located in an eligible state** The single most important question for any American sports fan considering a sweepstakes sportsbook is simple: **can I actually use it where I live?** The good news is that sweepstakes sports betting reaches far more of the United States than licensed real-money sportsbooks do. The bad news is that the exclusion lists are not identical across brands, and getting this wrong costs you your redemption. Here is the full picture for 2026. --- ## The Blocked States (Almost Everywhere) These five states are excluded at essentially every sweepstakes sportsbook operating in the USA: | State | Why | |---|---| | **Washington** | The strictest online gaming statute in the country — online gambling is a felony offence under state law | | **Idaho** | Broad statutory definition of gambling that captures dual-currency models | | **Michigan** | Regulator has issued direct guidance against sweepstakes operators | | **Nevada** | Protects its licensed land-based and mobile casino industry | | **Montana** | State-controlled gaming monopoly leaves no room for sweeps operators |…