Stake.us Legal States: Where Is It Available? (2026)

The Short Answer

Stake.us availability depends on your US state, and the list has been changing. Several news outlets reported that Stake.us added more states to its excluded territories as regulators increased scrutiny of sweepstakes platforms. Because the list can change at any time, always check the current terms before you sign up or play.

Stake.us vs Stake.com

• Stake.us is aimed at US players and uses a sweepstakes model with its own rules and territory list.
• Stake.com is the international platform and is not available in the US. See our guide on whether Stake is legal in the United States.

This matters because rules, bonuses and rewards on one site do not carry over to the other.

How to Check Whether Your State Is Allowed

• Open the Stake.us terms and conditions on the official site.
• Find the section on excluded or restricted territories.
• Check whether your state is listed. If it is, you are not eligible.
• Check again before you buy or redeem anything, because the list can change.

Why the List Keeps Changing

Sweepstakes platforms operate in a legal grey area that differs by state. Regulators, attorneys general and lawmakers in several states have taken action or proposed bans. Platforms respond by restricting access in some states. Treat any list you find online, including ours, as a starting point and confirm it in the official terms.

If Your State Is Excluded

• Do not use a VPN or false location details to get around the restriction
• Check whether you have a balance and what the terms say about redeeming it
• Contact Stake.us support about any balance or pending redemption
• Look at lawful options available in your own state

FAQ

Is Stake.us the same as Stake.com?

No. Stake.us is a separate sweepstakes-style platform for US players, with its own terms and availability. Stake.com is a different product.

Where can I see the current list of excluded states?

In the Stake.us terms and conditions, in the section on excluded or restricted territories. It is the only source that is always current.

Can I use a VPN to play from an excluded state?

No. Using a VPN to get around location restrictions breaks the terms and can lead to account closure and loss of access to your balance.

Sources

Reporting on Stake.us excluded territories: Sweepsy. This is general information, not legal advice. Confirm everything in the official Stake.us terms.