Modo.us to Launch New Rewards Program Alongside California Ban

With the sweepstakes ban looming in California and others, such as New York, already in effect, sweepstakes casino operators are finding new ways to adapt to an ever-changing market.

One of those is Modo.us, operated by ARB Interactive, the company that purchased Publishers Clearing House, which will be launching Modo Stars, a new rewards program, on Jan. 1, 2026, the same day as the California ban.

Modo.us has announced it plans to stay in California, but players will only be able to use Gold Coins, not Sweeps Coins.

Learn more about the program and more below.

Modo.us Email to Players

Modo.us sent out an email to its players describing Modo Stars:

"WE’RE KICKING OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH SOMETHING BIG!

"On January 1, 2026, we’re launching Modo Stars, a new way to get rewarded when you play.

"What are Modo Stars?

"Modo Stars are our new in-game rewards you earn just by playing with Gold Coins.

"As your balance grows, you’ll be able to redeem Modo Stars for Gold Coin Packages, and even more fun rewards in the future!

"Mark your calendar:

"Launch date:

"January 1, 2026

"What to do:

"Start earning and watch your Modo Stars add up."

Additionally, Sweepsy reports that rewards progress won't be lost when Sweeps Coins play ends in California.

Here's more information:

• Your current rewards are safe. Everything you’ve earned with your current Modo Rank will remain yours throughout 2026. Nothing you’ve unlocked is being removed.

• Your progress now still counts. The more you achieve before the end of the year, the stronger your starting point will be for the new rewards launching in 2026.

• Revamped Modo Ranks arrive January 1, 2026. A fresh system begins in the new year, giving everyone new chances to rank up and continue advancing.

• Introducing Modo Stars. Also launching January 1, this new feature creates another path to earn rewards simply by enjoying Gold Coin play.

Where It'll Launch

Despite the sweepstakes casino market evolving, Modo.us plans to launch Modo Stars in all states, including the 16 states it considers "GC Only States."

Those states include: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Washington, and West Virginia.

What The Rewards Can Be Used On

In their communication, Modo.us said that the rewards program “creates another path to earn rewards simply by enjoying Gold Coin play.” It also stated that “you’ll be able to redeem Modo Stars for Gold Coin Packages, and even more fun rewards in the future.”

Of course, with the ban, you won't be able to redeem for cash prizes. What could it be? One possibility is redeeming points for things like cruises, hotels, event tickets, and more. Interestingly, this system is used by Play.Yamaava is a social casino owned and operated by the Yuhaaviatam of the San Manuel Nation, which backed California's sweepstakes casino ban.

We'll have to see what comes of this system when Jan. 1, 2026, arrives, and how operators will make up lost ground going forward.