The sweepstakes industry isn’t always nice to everyone, and the growing number of casinos shutting their doors is proof of that. Some casinos are the cause of their own downfall, choosing the shady path rather than keeping things transparent and fair. Others aren’t making enough bank to keep up and have no choice but to fold.
Several casinos have gone out of operation in 2025 for either of these reasons. If you were a fan of any of these sites, don’t worry too much. We’ve got a list of the best sweepstakes casino alternatives you can join today and have just as much fun, if not more.
Now, let’s take a look at which sites have departed for good and why.
Social Casinos & Sportsbooks That Are No Longer Available in the US
I’ve identified seven sweepstakes casinos that have closed this year. Some we were sad to see go. Others we won’t miss at all. If you were wondering what happened to any of these sites, keep reading to find out.
1. SweepSlots (June 20, 2025)
SweepSlots is a case study in the worst kind of decline for a sweepstakes casino. Despite starting off on a high note in 2021 with a solid collection of 500+ games and attractive bonuses, the platform quickly took a nosedive.
In reality, we had blacklisted this casino a long time ago because we immediately noticed a pattern of shadiness. They refused to honor affiliate deals for first-time purchasers, and KYC processing and redemption times were always a little suspect.
Recently, the support service went mute and, out of nowhere, launched a memecoin supposedly “backed by a real casino,” before announcing their closure effective as of June 20, 2025. We say good riddance, but unfortunately, bad actors like this not only harm players and affiliates financially, they also tarnish the credibility of the system as a whole.
2. YayCasino.us (July 30, 2025)
Not all sweepstakes sites deserve the boot. Some, like YayCasino.us, had to close operations, not because they were caught doing rogue activities, but probably because they couldn’t keep their cash flow.
The casino, which is a part of the Blazesoft family, was launched in 2024 as the crypto counterpart of YayCasino.com and had more than 800 casino-style games at the time of closure. Other highlights included an amazing VIP program, local jackpots, and a referral bonus that awarded weekly purchase offers – one of the best friend invite schemes I’ve ever seen.
Despite these features, YayCasino.us wasn’t able to keep up and finally shut down operations on July 30, 2025, with players given the opportunity to redeem whatever redeemable SC balances they had left up until September 1, 2025. Players were encouraged to move over to YayCasino.com.
With both sites having several similarities, most people should be happy to migrate. You would have to create a new customer account there, though. Other Blazesoft brands are still up and running, but Zula Casino has limited Sweeps Play in several states.
3. Sweeptastic (May 1, 2025)
Sweeptastic has closed as of May 1, 2025, barely two years into operation. The casino stopped accepting new registrations on March 27, 2025, but permitted redemptions until the final day of its short-lived run.
Sweeptastic was one of our highly rated sites soon after it launched in mid-2023. The casino offered a rapidly growing library, thousands of diverse casino-style games, regular package discounts, and a fresh selection of promos every month.
We were sad to see this particular casino go, and while the reasons were not stated, we believe internal management issues might have been to blame for this. Heuston Gaming, the parent company, carried out executive reshuffling prior to the announcement. Sweeptastic might have been the casualty. The company is still active, though, and maintains the operation of sister sites Cazino and MegaFrenzy, which are available in 40+ states.
4. DingDingDing (April 2025)
Multiple Reddit complaints surfaced earlier this year regarding this casino’s unethical behavior, the most common of which was not fulfilling redemptions. There were also reports of players who made complaints being locked out of their accounts. Being in an affiliate partnership with them at the time, we tried reaching out to them, but they stopped responding to our emails.
Then, without prior notice, DingDingDing announced that they were shutting down Sweeps Play in April 2025, all this without making an effort to pay their affiliates or fulfill customers’ redemption requests. Lots of player reviews on Trustpilot and our sweepstakes forum called out the site for wiping them clean of their redeemable SC balances with no way to retrieve their funds.
This had never been one of our top-rated casinos here at SweepsKings, but it had a few good things going for it, including an extensive library of more than 1,500 games, native apps, and an exclusive game that turns GC into SC. However, redemptions were always sluggish here, and I was never a fan of keeping certain games locked behind higher VIP levels.
The parent company, Living Pixels Studio LLC, had an ongoing class action lawsuit, and there was suspicion that they would declare bankruptcy. People were catching on to their sketchy behavior, which is probably why they went rogue.
5. SunSpin.us (March 2025)
Where sites like DingDingDing and SweepSlots caused a lot of buzz among players, it’s almost as if SunSpin.us never even existed. To be fair, the casino launched in late 2024 and paused operations soon after before shutting down in March 2025. They never really kicked off to begin with.
We were one of the few to review the site when they launched. It was an attractive enough casino with 400 games from providers like 3 Oaks and Slotmill, decent bonuses, and it was also a Skrill casino. Unfortunately, it wasn’t very polished, and customer support was quite poor. I had thought they took time off to fine-tune areas in which they were lacking. It’s possible that the parent company, Pelican Gaming LLC, will relaunch the casino under a new brand name.
6. Juked.co (Late 2024)
Juked closed down in late 2024, just a few months after going live. Besides the fact that the closure came abruptly and without prior notice, we weren’t surprised or bothered about not playing here anymore. When Juked launched in 2024 as an offshoot of Chanced Casino, catering only to sports, we were happy to see a new sweepstakes sports site enter the scene.
However, the site didn’t do anything to stand out from the other social betting platforms on the market. It had no sign-up bonus, only a slim selection of non-traditional markets, and no social betting features. Our testing process revealed a mediocre social betting experience overall. I can imagine it wasn’t the go-to for many social sports bettors.
7. SportsMillions (July 2025)
SportsMillions used to rival Sportzino as a hybrid sports and casino platform, but has since fallen off the edge. With more than 1,000 games and two different types of social sports betting contests – Blitz ’em and Pick ’em – SportsMillions was a standout sweepstakes site.
The decline started with slow redemptions and progressed to a scaling back of operations with the discontinuation of the Social Casino and Blitz’Em games. The company finally announced that it’ll soon cease operations fully.
SportsMillions is run by a B2Services OÜ subsidiary, which added to our disappointment at the upcoming closure of the site. B2Services OÜ is an Estonian-based company well known in the sweepstakes industry for sites like McLuck, Jackpota, and PlayFame. So it’s hard to fathom what led to the downfall of SportsMillions.
They are no longer accepting new registrations, but existing players can log in and request any pending redemptions. Although inconsistent, customer support is still available for the time being.
Our Take on Why Some Sweepstakes Casinos Succeed Where Others Fail
Failing businesses and new entries are all part of the cycle. And this is such a cutthroat business that it’s hard for even good casinos to keep up. But while a good casino may still fail, a bad casino will always fail. So the first ingredient in the recipe for success is to avoid unethical practices and comply with the legal framework for the sweepstakes model.
Trust is a big deal within the community. Players need to trust that a casino is a safe place to play. Players also appreciate brands that are transparent about their operations. Even though there’s a habit of hopping onto new sweepstakes sites, many players remain loyal to older sites they trust.
There’s also the topic of engagement. An engaging casino is one that has lots of quality games as well as plenty of bonuses and promotions. The casino doesn’t need to have groundbreaking features. Maintaining a frequent rotation of promos and regularly adding new games is a good start. For us at SweepsKings, engagement also requires keeping up good communication via customer support. We’ve confirmed time and again that the best casinos always have reliable support services.
Last but not least is the redemption processing speed. What most players want is to be able to enjoy games and receive real money prizes. Casinos that can make this happen fast tend to outperform those that delay or complicate prize redemptions.
Conclusion
The crackdown on sweepstakes casinos in multiple states like Louisiana, California, and New York has seen sweepstakes casinos exit these markets. But they remain active in other states where they are still permitted. On the contrary, the sites discussed above are no longer available to play anywhere in the US. They haven’t merely withdrawn from certain jurisdictions due to legal pressure but have shut down on an operational level, either because they were unprofitable or chose to pull the rug, as their illegal operations came to light.
Lots of new brands enter the market every year, often more than those leaving. So there’s no worry about ever running out of places to enjoy free casino-style games. And as long as we’re around, you can trust that we’ll guide you to the best sweepstakes sites to play at any time.
Author: Alex Windsor
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