Social Casinos in Louisiana: Legal Status & Platform Availability
Last reviewed: June 2026
All three major platforms: Stake.us, McLuck, and SpinQuest, block Louisiana players. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill declared sweepstakes casinos illegal under existing state law in July 2025. The Louisiana Gaming Control Board issued more than 40 cease-and-desist letters in June 2025. In 2026, the Louisiana House passed a bill adding sweepstakes casino violations to the state’s racketeering statute.
Platform availability
| Platform | Accepts players? | Minimum age | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stake.us | No | N/A | Exited March 21, 2025; AG enforcement | Stake.us Help Center |
| McLuck | No | N/A | Pre-existing exclusion; AG and LGCB enforcement | McLuck Terms of Service |
| SpinQuest | No | N/A | Louisiana in official excluded states list | SpinQuest Sweepstakes Rules |
What state law says
Louisiana gambling law includes specific statutes directly applicable to online sweepstakes platforms:
- R.S. 14:90.3: prohibits gambling by computer
- R.S. 14:90.7: prohibits gambling by electronic sweepstakes device
Louisiana does not have a sweepstakes exemption broad enough to cover the dual-currency casino model. The state’s gaming regulator, the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB), oversees a large licensed casino market (New Orleans, riverboats, racetracks), and has treated unlicensed sweepstakes platforms as illegal competitors.
July 2, 2025: Attorney General Liz Murrill issued a formal opinion declaring that online casino-style sweepstakes platforms offering cash-redeemable prizes violate Louisiana law. The AG’s opinion carries enforcement weight and was cited by operators as the basis for exiting the state.
Recent developments
June 17, 2025: The Louisiana Gaming Control Board issued cease-and-desist letters to more than 40 sweepstakes casino operators, in what was described as a coordinated enforcement sweep. Stake.us had already exited in March 2025.
June 12, 2025: Governor Jeff Landry vetoed SB 181, which would have further clarified the prohibition in statute. The veto message stated existing law already prohibited the conduct, enforcement continued regardless.
April 14, 2026: HB 883, which explicitly classifies dual-currency sweepstakes gaming as illegal online gambling under state law, passed the full Louisiana House 98-0. As of June 2026, it is advancing in the Senate.
April 2026: HB 53, which would add sweepstakes gaming violations to Louisiana’s racketeering statute (carrying penalties up to five years in prison and $20,000 in fines per violation), passed the House 87-11. Louisiana would be the first state to apply RICO-style racketeering law to sweepstakes casino operators.
Sources
- SBC Americas: Louisiana AG opinion (July 2025)
- Deadspin: Louisiana AG draws line against sweepstakes casinos
- Gaming America: Louisiana House passes racketeering bill
- Stake.us restricted states (updated May 19, 2026)
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Louisiana enforcement is active and escalating; no sweepstakes casino platform currently serves Louisiana residents. 21+. If gambling is affecting you, call 1-800-MY-RESET (NCPG).