Gains operates under a compliant social sweepstakes model that allows us to offer fun, fair, and rewarding gameplay in most U.S. states. However, due to specific state laws and legal interpretations, availability differs by state. There are three levels of availability: full access, Gold Coins only, and restricted.
🪙 Gold Coins Only States
In the following U.S. states, Gains is available in Gold Coins only mode:
California
Connecticut
Louisiana
Montana
Nevada
New Jersey
New York
Tennessee
In Gold Coins only mode:
You can play all games with Gold Coins (GC) for fun.
Sweeps Coins (SC) are not available — SC gameplay, SC promotions, and prize redemptions are turned off while you are located in one of these states.
Purchases in these states are for Gold Coins only and do not include any Sweeps Coins.
Why don't I see my Sweeps Coins anymore? If your state moved to Gold Coins only mode, Sweeps Coins features no longer appear while you are located there. This is required by state law and is not an error, an outage, or a temporary maintenance issue. If you have questions about an existing Sweeps Coins balance, contact support@gains.com.
🛑 Restricted States
Players are not permitted to access Gains from the following U.S. states:
Idaho
Michigan
Washington
What If I Travel to a Restricted or Gold Coins Only State?
Availability is based on your physical location, and location checks run in real time. If you are physically located in a restricted state, you will not be able to access or play on Gains.com, even if your account was created in an eligible state. If you are physically located in a Gold Coins only state, only Gold Coins gameplay will be available. Once you are physically present in a full-access state, full access to the platform — including Sweeps Coins — is restored.
If you're registered in a restricted or Gold Coins only state but traveling in a full-access state, you can use the platform normally as long as your physical location is verified there.
Will This Ever Change?
We're actively monitoring legal developments and hope to expand availability as state laws evolve. If access opens or changes in any jurisdiction, we'll update this list and notify our community.