Stake.us to Exit Arizona on August 12

It's official: Stake.us is leaving Arizona, marking the 17th state in which Stake.us won't be available. 

According to Sweepsy, a Stake.us representative informed them that prospective new players will be unable to create an account, and current players will lose access on August 12. 

This move from Stake.us follows the Arizona Department of Gaming's urging of residents to avoid sweepstakes casinos.

There has been no legislation introduced that's anti-sweepstakes casinos, such as Montana's SB555, Connecticut's new law, or the laws on the governor's tables in New Jersey and New York. That said, the regulators' stance against them is known. 

Other States Where Stake.us Doesn't Operate

As mentioned, new players will be unable to create accounts, and Stake.us will become inaccessible on August 12. 

Arizona joins the following states as being unable to create an account at Stake.us: Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and West Virginia. 

In 2025 alone, states where real-money online gambling is available (Delaware, Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and West Virginia) have been added to this list for Stake.us. 

Additionally, some states have taken action against sweepstakes casinos, such as Montana and Nevada, which are also on the list. 

Arizona Department of Gaming Message Regarding Sweepstakes Casinos

The Arizona Department of Gaming spoke out against sweepstakes casinos in January. 

The message was also directed against offshore/illegal platforms. 

"Illegal online casinos and sweepstakes platforms present themselves as legitimate platforms, aiming to exploit players by offering illegitimate or illegal gaming services. However, many of these operations are not legal or regulated, leaving users vulnerable to fraud, identity theft, and other serious risks. Due to their unregulated nature, ADG is unable to resolve complaints and disputes arising from unregulated and illegal gaming sites, leaving victims with little to no chance of recovering lost funds. In light of these developments, the Arizona Department of Gaming urges residents to verify the legitimacy of any online gaming platform before engaging in play," part of the statement read. 

Stake.us' departure from the state is just the latest, following High 5 Games' departure on July 2.

The Arizona Department of Gaming hasn't issued things like cease-and-desist letters, and the state hasn't moved forward with legislative action, but platforms are still opting to leave. 

In Arizona, the casino industry is under the control of tribal casino operators. 

Of course, Arizona does offer real-money sports betting that extends beyond that. 

However, as seen in California, tribal operators, such as the Yuhaaviatam of the San Manuel Nation in California, strongly oppose sweepstakes casinos. That group has spoken out against them as AB 831 continues to rage on in that state. 

Speaking of California, plaintiff Dennis Boyle filed a lawsuit against Stake.us there. As of May 30, that lawsuit was sent to arbitration. 

With this exodus happening naturally in Arizona, perhaps no cease-and-desist letters or legislative action will be necessary.