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01 · The law

What Iowa's law says

Regulator or Attorney General enforcement

SF 2289 does not define or ban sweepstakes casinos; it gives the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission power to issue cease-and-desist orders and seek injunctions against unlicensed 'illegal sweepstakes'.

Law or action

SF 2289 (2026), amending Iowa Code 99F.4(13)

Date of action

2026-05-15 (signed)

Takes effect

2026-07-01 (Iowa default; confirmed by InfoLawGroup)

Penalties

No new penalty for sweepstakes in the act; enforcement is by cease-and-desist order and injunction

Checked Sep 2026 Source 1 (legis.iowa.gov) (opens in a new tab) Source 2 (legis.iowa.gov) (opens in a new tab)

Timeline

  1. 15 May 2026

    SF 2289 signed by the Governor (IRGC cease-and-desist and injunction powers over 'illegal sweepstakes')

    Checked Sep 2026 Public record (opens in a new tab)

  2. 1 Jul 2026

    SF 2289 gambling enforcement provisions take effect (per InfoLawGroup)

    Checked Sep 2026 Public record (opens in a new tab)

02 · The casinos

Which casinos accept players in Iowa?

This comes from each casino's own terms and help pages. "Accepted" means Iowa is not on the casino's list of states it turns away. It does not mean Iowa allows it.

Whether each casino says it accepts players in Iowa. Source: each casino's own terms and help pages, linked in each row with the date we checked.
Casino Accepts players in Iowa? What the casino's terms say
LuckyLand Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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Crown Coins Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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Chumba Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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Stake.us Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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Lavish Luck Not accepted
Restricted Territories means the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Miane, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Washington

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Cider Not accepted
Restricted Territories means the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Miane, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, and Washington

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SpinQuest Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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Zula Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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Pulsz Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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McLuck Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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Sportzino Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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Modo Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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RealPrize Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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Funzpoints Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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LoneStar Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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Yay Casino Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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Golden Hearts Gold Coin play only
are prohibited from participating in the Sweepstakes but are allowed to create accounts and play with Gold Coins.

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Spree Not yet known

We could not read this casino's list of states.

WOW Vegas Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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Funrize Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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A1 Casino Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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Cashoomo Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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Casino Click Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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Chino Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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Clubs Casino Not yet known

We could not read this casino's list of states.

CoinsBack Casino Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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CrashDuel Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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Dexyplay Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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DimeSweeps Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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Dorados Not yet known

We could not read this casino's list of states.

FireSevens Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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Fortune Wheelz Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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Free Spin Casino Not yet known

We could not read this casino's list of states.

FunzCasino Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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FunzCity Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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Gleaming Slots Not accepted
Restricted Territories means the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Miane, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, Tennessee and Washington

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Hello Millions Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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Jackpot Rabbit Not yet known

We could not read this casino's list of states.

Jackpota Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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Jolly Sweeps Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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Jumbo88 Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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Legendz Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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LuckyParty Not yet known

We could not read this casino's list of states.

Mega Bonanza Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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Moonspin Not yet known

We could not read this casino's list of states.

Mr Goodwin Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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NoLimitCoins Not yet known

We could not read this casino's list of states.

PlayFame Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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Playtana Not yet known

We could not read this casino's list of states.

Poly Casino Not yet known

We could not read this casino's list of states.

QuickMilly Not yet known

We could not read this casino's list of states.

Rich Sweeps Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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Rolla Gold Coin play only
Restricted Locations from SC play: Michigan Montana Connecticut Louisiana Maryland New Jersey New York California Tennessee Illinois Indiana Maine Quebec (Canada) Iowa

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Scarlet Sands Not yet known

We could not read this casino's list of states.

SpeedSweeps Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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Spinblitz Not yet known

We could not read this casino's list of states.

Spindoo Not yet known

We could not read this casino's list of states.

StormRush Not yet known

We could not read this casino's list of states.

SweepKing Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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SweepShark Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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Sweepico Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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Sweeps Royal Not yet known

We could not read this casino's list of states.

Sweepstakescasino.com Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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TaoFortune Not yet known

We could not read this casino's list of states.

The Boss Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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ThrillCoins Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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Titan Treasure Not yet known

We could not read this casino's list of states.

Triller Sweeps Not accepted
Please further note that we do not offer the Service in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, California, Delaware, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, Idaho, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Kentucky, New J...

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VegasWay Accepted

Iowa is not on its list of states it turns away.

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Casinos change the states they accept. Check the casino's own terms before you sign up.