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Sweepstakes Laws in New York
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Banned / Enforcement Active

New York has a statutory ban on sweepstakes casino operations and has been an active enforcement jurisdiction, including $15M and $17.5M DFS settlements with PrizePicks and Underdog Fantasy respectively.

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What this means for operators

Operating sweepstakes in New York carries serious legal risk

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Operating a sweepstakes casino in New York exposes your company to regulatory enforcement, civil penalties, and in some jurisdictions, criminal liability.
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