Ranking
Safest Sweepstakes Casino Apps 2026
Every US sweepstakes casino we cover. These apps sell coins for slots and table games and pay cash prizes through a second, redeemable coin, under sweepstakes rules rather than a gambling licence. Each score weighs data use and ad tracking, account and ID security, the limits and self-exclusion tools on offer, misleading marketing, and orders and lawsuits from state regulators.
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The ranking
Stake.us
Stake.us lets adults play casino games with Stake Cash that can be redeemed for cash or crypto, under sweepstakes rules rather than a casino licence. Five states have ordered it to stop, Florida and Los Angeles are suing, and the privacy policy covers face scans and Social Security numbers.
Score 44, grade DModo
Modo lets adults play slots, live dealer games and card-pack openings with coins that can be redeemed for cash, under sweepstakes rules rather than a casino licence. Arizona, Tennessee and Illinois have told it to stop, it still accepts sweeps play in Illinois, and its privacy policy shares data for targeted ads.
Score 42, grade DChumba Casino
Chumba Casino lets adults play slots and table games with Sweeps Coins that can be redeemed for cash, under sweepstakes rules rather than a casino licence. New York made its owner VGW pay $8 million, Kentucky and Florida are suing, and the app tracks purchases, location and browsing for ads.
Score 40, grade DHigh 5 Casino
High 5 Casino mixes a free slots app with sweepstakes play that pays out cash prizes, run by a long-established slot maker rather than under a casino licence. Connecticut made it pay about $1.5 million, five other states have told it to stop, and its privacy policy lists about 30 tracking tools.
Score 40, grade DMcLuck
McLuck lets adults play slots and live games with Sweepstakes Coins that can be redeemed for cash prizes, under sweepstakes rules rather than a casino licence. Four states have told it to stop, Baltimore is suing, the privacy policy allows data sales for ads, and every limit needs a support request.
Score 40, grade DCrownCoins Casino
CrownCoins Casino lets adults from 18 play slots for Sweeps Coins redeemable for cash, under sweepstakes rules rather than a casino licence. Three states have told it to stop, yet its terms still allow Maryland and Illinois. Its privacy policy allows the sale of your name and address, and limits need a support ticket.
Score 38, grade FPulsz
Pulsz lets adults play slots and table games with Sweeps Coins that can be redeemed for cash, under sweepstakes rules rather than a casino licence. Four state regulators have ordered it to stop, a 2022 flaw exposed players' licence and passport numbers, and every limit or exclusion needs an email.
Score 38, grade FJackpot Go
Jackpot Go is a sweepstakes casino app from a small UK company that advertises "real money" slots and withdrawals while its terms call the games free. Illinois and Maryland have told it to stop, players can join from 18, and the privacy policy covers face scans and recorded chats.
Score 35, grade F
Which apps are on this list
The rule is the model. An app is here when its main product is casino-style games, such as slots, table games and live dealers, played in the US with a sweepstakes coin that can be redeemed for cash or prizes. That covers Chumba Casino, Pulsz, Stake.us, McLuck, CrownCoins Casino, High 5 Casino, Modo and Jackpot Go.
Fliff uses the same coin model but is mainly a sportsbook, so it is left out. So are fantasy and pick'em apps such as PrizePicks, Underdog and Sleeper, prediction markets such as Kalshi, licensed sportsbooks such as DraftKings and FanDuel, and Coin Master, which sells slot spins but pays no prizes.
How the order is built
Each app is scored on five factors. Privacy and security count for 30% each: what the app collects and shares with advertisers, and how well it protects accounts and the ID documents it holds. Transparency and control count for 15%, which includes how easily you can set limits or leave. Scams and harmful content count for 15%, which covers misleading marketing and the design of the games. The regulatory record counts for 10%. Full rubrics are on how we score apps.
The list is those scores sorted from the highest down. When we update a page, its place here moves too, so this text does not quote scores.
What the apps near the top have in common
None scores high. Every app here works without a gambling licence, and states keep acting against them. The apps nearer the top offer more of the basics: Stake.us has two-step login, and Chumba and Stake.us let players set limits, breaks and self-exclusion in the app rather than by email.
Why some score lower
The weaker apps add problems on top of the shared ones. Pulsz exposed players' ID numbers in 2022. CrownCoins' privacy policy allows the sale of players' names and addresses, and its terms still do not exclude Maryland or Illinois after orders from both states. Jackpot Go advertises "real money" slots while its terms call the games free, and it accepts players from 18. Most also leave every limit or exclusion to a support request, which is slow when someone wants to stop quickly.
Apps higher on the list have weak points too. High 5 Casino's privacy policy lists about 30 tracking tools, and Modo still accepts sweepstakes play in Illinois after a 2026 order from the state.
What the score does not tell you
The score rates how an app treats your data and account. It does not measure your chance of winning, and it does not say these apps are lawful where you live. Coin packs are real spending even when the games call them free. If you or someone close to you is losing control of the spending, the free 1-800-MY-RESET helpline and your state's self-exclusion programme are places to start.
Questions
Are sweepstakes casinos legal?
It depends on the state, and the answer is changing. The apps rely on sweepstakes rules, under which no purchase is needed to enter, instead of a casino licence. Several states disagree. New York made Chumba's owner VGW pay $8 million, Florida and Kentucky are suing, and every app on this list has been told to stop by at least two states. Check each app's terms for the states it excludes.
How old do you have to be?
Most of these apps pay prizes only to players aged 21 or over. CrownCoins and Jackpot Go accept players from 18. Payouts usually need an ID check, and McLuck uses face scans for payouts, so a younger player who signs up may find a prize blocked.
What personal data do they ask for?
More than most apps. To pay out, they ask for government ID, and Stake.us's privacy policy covers face scans and Social Security numbers. In 2022 a flaw at Pulsz exposed players' driver's licence and passport numbers. Most of these apps also track players across other apps for advertising.
Can I set limits or close my account?
Yes, but often only by asking. Chumba and Stake.us let you set purchase limits, breaks or self-exclusion from a menu in the app, while McLuck, CrownCoins and Pulsz handle limits and exclusions through a support ticket or email. Phone-level blocks, such as Screen Time on an iPhone or a gambling blocker, work across every app at once.
Where can I get help with gambling in the US?
The National Council on Problem Gambling runs a free, confidential helpline, 1-800-MY-RESET, which you can call, text or chat with at any hour. Family members can contact it too. Many states also run their own self-exclusion and treatment programmes.