Social Casinos in Indiana: Legal Status & Platform Availability
Last reviewed: June 2026
Indiana banned dual-currency sweepstakes casinos effective July 1, 2026 under HB 1052, signed by Governor Mike Braun on March 12, 2026. McLuck announced its exit ahead of the effective date. Stake.us and SpinQuest are expected to comply by July 1. Indiana players should not rely on platform access as of that date.
Platform availability
| Platform | Accepts players? | Minimum age | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stake.us | No | N/A | Indiana ban effective July 1, 2026; exit in progress | Stake.us Help Center |
| McLuck | No | N/A | Announced Indiana exit ahead of July 1, 2026 | McLuck Terms of Service |
| SpinQuest | No | N/A | Indiana ban effective July 1, 2026; verify before playing | SpinQuest Sweepstakes Rules |
What state law says
House Bill 1052, signed by Governor Mike Braun on March 12, 2026, prohibits dual-currency sweepstakes casino platforms in Indiana effective July 1, 2026. The law defines a sweepstakes game as any online contest accessible by mobile phone or computer that uses a dual-currency system to simulate casino-style gambling, including slots, table games, video poker, lottery-style games, and bingo.
Key provisions:
- Civil penalties: The Indiana Gaming Commission may impose up to $100,000 per violation on any operator that knowingly offers sweepstakes games to Indiana residents — including out-of-state platforms
- Carve-outs: peer-to-peer skill-based poker games and the Indiana state lottery are not affected
- Effective date: July 1, 2026
The $100,000-per-violation penalty structure is among the most significant in any state sweepstakes casino ban, creating strong financial incentive for operator compliance even for platforms that might otherwise contest the law.
Recent developments
March 12, 2026 — Governor Braun signed HB 1052. Indiana became one of the wave of states in the first half of 2026 to enact targeted sweepstakes casino bans.
Spring 2026 — McLuck announced its Indiana exit ahead of July 1. Gambling Insider reported that Indiana platforms were winding down operations.
July 1, 2026 — Effective date. Indiana players should treat all three platforms as unavailable from this date.
Sources
- BettorsInsider — Indiana HB 1052 takes effect July 1
- Gambling Insider — Indiana/Maine/Iowa monthly update
- SweepsCasinos.US — Indiana signs ban into law
- Stake.us restricted states (updated May 19, 2026)
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. HB 1052 takes effect July 1, 2026 — Indiana players should assume no sweepstakes casino platform may legally serve them from that date. 21+. If gambling is affecting you, call 1-800-522-4700 (NCPG).