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US sweepstakes casino.

Reach US players without a gambling licence — through the sweepstakes promotional model. It's legal in most states, but it lives or dies on compliance, and the regulatory map is shifting monthly. We structure it correctly and keep you on the right side of the line.

The legal model

A sweepstakes casino is not an online casino with a licence — it's a promotional-sweepstakes operation. Get the structure right and it's legal across most of the US; get it wrong and it's illegal gambling. The mechanics matter:

Dual-currency, by designPlayers use non-redeemable Gold Coins for standard play and redeemable Sweeps Coins for prizes. Real money is never wagered directly — the distinction that separates a legal sweepstakes from illegal gambling.
No purchase necessary (AMOE)A free Alternate Means of Entry is mandatory. It's what satisfies FTC promotional-sweepstakes rules and state law — and it has to be genuine, not decorative.
Prizes, not betsSweeps Coins redeem for cash prizes on a promotional basis. The mechanics, odds and official rules have to be built and documented correctly from day one.

What we set up

Legal structuring & official rulesCompany structure, terms of service, and airtight official sweepstakes rules and AMOE that stand up to FTC and state scrutiny.
State geo-complianceGeolocation and blocking configured to the current, fast-moving map — keeping you out of states that have banned or restricted the model.
Payments & prize redemptionCoin-purchase and prize-redemption flows with PSPs that support the sweepstakes model, plus KYC on redemption.
Ongoing regulatory trackingThis space is changing monthly. We track new state bills and bans and adjust your footprint before they bite.

The honest part: state risk

The sweepstakes model is under active pressure. Through 2025–2026 a growing list of states — including California, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Montana, Indiana, Maine, Oklahoma and Iowa — has banned or restricted sweepstakes casinos, some targeting the dual-currency model directly. Most states still permit it, but the map changes constantly. We build your geo-footprint to the current rules and adjust it as new laws land — no pretending the risk isn't there.

FAQ

Do I need a gambling licence for a US sweepstakes casino?

No — that's the point of the model. A properly-structured sweepstakes operation runs under promotional-sweepstakes law (with a genuine no-purchase Alternate Means of Entry), not a gambling licence. But it demands rigorous compliance, and it isn't legal in every state.

How does the dual-currency system work?

Players use Gold Coins for standard, non-redeemable play, and Sweeps Coins — obtainable for free via the AMOE — which can be redeemed for cash prizes. Real money is never wagered directly, which is what keeps it a sweepstakes rather than gambling.

Which states can I operate in?

Most, but not all. Several states (including California, New York, New Jersey, Montana, Connecticut, Indiana, Maine, Oklahoma and Iowa) have banned or restricted the model in 2025–2026. We configure geolocation to the current map and update it as laws change.

What does Vantegris actually do?

We structure the entity, draft the official rules and AMOE, set up state geo-compliance, wire the coin-purchase and prize-redemption payment flows, and keep tracking the regulatory landscape so your footprint stays compliant. Not legal advice — we work alongside your counsel.

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Thinking about the US market?

Tell us your product — we'll map a compliant sweepstakes structure and the states you can safely run in. NDA on request.

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