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Are Sweepstakes Casinos Legal in Ohio?

Short answer: yes, for now. A bill that would have added sweepstakes-casino rules stalled without a vote, and sweepstakes-style platforms continue to operate under existing conditions, with no new restrictions in place.

House Bill 298

Introduced by Rep. Brian Stewart on May 20, 2025, HB 298 paired a proposal to legalize regulated online casino gaming in Ohio with new rules specifically for sweepstakes-style platforms using a dual-currency (Gold Coin / Sweeps Coin) structure. It wasn't a standalone sweepstakes ban - it was bundled into a broader online-gambling legalization package.

It stalled, not passed

HB 298 did not receive a floor vote before the 2025 legislative calendar ended, and as of early January 2026, Ohio lawmakers had effectively paused it - leaving both the regulated online-casino proposal and any new sweepstakes rules unchanged. Reporting at the time suggested lawmakers are watching how other states handle the model before revisiting the issue, possibly through a narrower, standalone bill later rather than one bundled with full online-casino legalization.

What this means for you

Today, Ohio has no sweepstakes-specific law and no active enforcement action against the model. That could change if lawmakers come back with a narrower bill, so this is worth checking again if you haven't visited this page in a while - but as of this writing, there's nothing stopping you from playing at a legitimate sweepstakes casino as an Ohio resident.

Compiled from public reporting current through early 2026. Laws and legislative priorities can change - this is general information, not legal advice. If you have questions about how this applies to your own situation, consult a licensed attorney.

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