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Short answer
Which states can play Zula Casino?
Quick answer
Zula Casino is open to players 18+ in 35 states plus Washington, D.C. It's not available in 15 states: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee and Washington. Florida is allowed with a win cap, and Oklahoma is one to watch.
Source: Zula Casino sweepstakes rules v2.6 (Aug 28, 2026). Checked September 30, 2026.
All 50 states + DC
Zula Casino availability by state
Search the page for your state (Ctrl+F or Find on Page on your phone).
| State | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | ✅ Available | |
| Alaska | ✅ Available | |
| Arizona | ✅ Available | |
| Arkansas | ✅ Available | |
| California | ❌ Not available | State ban, AB 831 (effective Jan 1, 2026) |
| Colorado | ✅ Available | |
| Connecticut | ❌ Not available | State ban, SB 1235 (effective Oct 1, 2025) |
| Delaware | ❌ Not available | Excluded by Zula |
| District of Columbia | ✅ Available | |
| Florida | ⚠️ Available, with limits | Single SC play wins capped under 5,000 |
| Georgia | ✅ Available | |
| Hawaii | ✅ Available | |
| Idaho | ❌ Not available | State constitution restricts it |
| Illinois | ❌ Not available | Excluded by Zula |
| Indiana | ❌ Not available | State ban, HB 1052 (effective Jul 1, 2026) |
| Iowa | ✅ Available | |
| Kansas | ✅ Available | |
| Kentucky | ⚠️ Available, with limits | PLAYNOW777 promo code not offered |
| Louisiana | ❌ Not available | State ban, HB 883 & HB 53 (effective Aug 1, 2026) |
| Maine | ❌ Not available | State ban, LD 2007 (effective Jul 14, 2026) |
| Maryland | ✅ Available | |
| Massachusetts | ✅ Available | |
| Michigan | ❌ Not available | Regulator enforcement under state iGaming law |
| Minnesota | ✅ Available | |
| Mississippi | ✅ Available | |
| Missouri | ✅ Available | |
| Montana | ❌ Not available | State ban, SB 555 (effective Oct 1, 2025) |
| Nebraska | ✅ Available | |
| Nevada | ❌ Not available | State ban, SB 256 (effective Oct 1, 2025) |
| New Hampshire | ✅ Available | |
| New Jersey | ❌ Not available | State ban, A 5447 (effective Aug 15, 2025) |
| New Mexico | ✅ Available | |
| New York | ❌ Not available | State ban, S 5935A (effective Dec 5, 2025) |
| North Carolina | ✅ Available | |
| North Dakota | ✅ Available | |
| Ohio | ✅ Available | |
| Oklahoma | ✅ Available (watch) | SB 1589 ban reported to take effect Nov 1, 2026 |
| Oregon | ✅ Available | |
| Pennsylvania | ✅ Available | |
| Rhode Island | ✅ Available | |
| South Carolina | ✅ Available | |
| South Dakota | ✅ Available | |
| Tennessee | ❌ Not available | State ban, SB 2136 (effective May 22, 2026) |
| Texas | ✅ Available | |
| Utah | ✅ Available | |
| Vermont | ✅ Available | |
| Virginia | ✅ Available | |
| Washington | ❌ Not available | State law, RCW 9.46.240 |
| West Virginia | ✅ Available | |
| Wisconsin | ✅ Available | |
| Wyoming | ✅ Available |
Status from Zula's sweepstakes rules and promo code page. Law references as reported by Lines.com (July 2026). This is general information, not legal advice.
Background
Why so many states have dropped out
Sweepstakes casinos work because of a legal idea that's been around for decades: if there's always a free way to enter (like Zula's mail-in request) and you can't buy the prize currency directly, it's a sweepstakes, not gambling.
Since 2025, a growing number of states have decided that the two-coin model is close enough to online gambling that they'd rather ban it outright. Montana, Nevada, Connecticut, New Jersey and New York moved in 2025. California followed from January 1, 2026, then Tennessee, Maine, Indiana and Louisiana over the summer. Oklahoma is reported to be next, from November 1, 2026.
Other exclusions are older or simply Zula's own call. Washington and Idaho have long-standing laws, Michigan's regulator has pushed sweepstakes sites out, and Delaware and Illinois are excluded by Zula without a specific new ban.
If your state changes
What to do if your state is next
Watch your email
Operators usually email affected players with a deadline and instructions. Make sure Zula's emails aren't going to spam.
Don't use a VPN
It won't help you redeem, and it can get your account closed. Location is checked.
FAQ
Legal states FAQ
Zula is available in 35 states plus Washington, D.C. It excludes California, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee and Washington.
No. California's AB 831 banned dual-currency sweepstakes casinos from January 1, 2026, and Zula excludes California players.
No. New York banned sweepstakes casinos under S 5935A in December 2025, and Zula excludes New York.
Yes, Florida players can join. The one limit is that any single Sweeps Coins play is capped at a win of under 5,000.
Yes. Texas isn't on Zula's excluded list, so Texas residents 18+ can play and redeem.
For now, yes. Oklahoma isn't on Zula's excluded list, but a state ban (SB 1589) has been reported to take effect November 1, 2026. If you're in Oklahoma, redeem any eligible SC before then and watch for updates from Zula.
No. It breaks Zula's rules, and you won't be able to redeem prizes. Accounts found doing this can be closed.
Zula's eligibility page (June 2026) lists 5 excluded states, while the newer sweepstakes rules (August 28, 2026) list 15. We follow the newer, stricter list.
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