Online prize platform MyPrize.us withdraws from New Jersey ahead of the approach of bill AB5447
In a significant shift for the iGaming industry, MyPrize.us, a popular sweepstakes casino based in New Jersey, has announced its intention to leave the state. This decision comes in the wake of a new law, Bill A5447/S4282, which was passed and signed into law in July 2025, banning sweepstakes games where players pay to enter games of chance[1][2][3].
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) voted to ban these "free-to-play" sweepstakes platforms due to their acceptance of real money purchases, despite their alternative currency structure[3]. Traditional online casinos and sportsbooks, however, remain legal and operational in New Jersey, with numerous reputable operators providing real money gambling options[1][2][5].
MyPrize.us is not alone in this move. Several sweepstakes casinos are withdrawing from various locations, though the exact reasons for this trend are not specified[6]. Richard Janvrin, a renowned writer specialising in iGaming news and related topics, has covered various aspects of this industry, including the recent developments surrounding sweepstakes casinos[4].
Richard Janvrin, a graduate of the University of New Hampshire, began his professional sports coverage career in 2015 and entered the iGaming space in 2018[4]. He has provided extensive coverage on MyPrize.us and other sweepstakes casinos, as well as news, reviews, bonuses/promotions, and legal matters related to iGaming[4].
As for MyPrize.us, the exact date of its withdrawal from New Jersey is not yet known. However, it is clear that the company is making a full exit from the state[7]. Players are now being directed towards licensed real money online casinos within New Jersey[1][2][3].
It is worth noting that this decision regarding AB5447 will be made by August 14[8]. As the iGaming landscape continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how this change impacts the industry and its various players.
[1] New Jersey Online Casino and Sportsbook Revenue Report - July 2025. (2025). Retrieved from https://www.njgamblingwebsites.com/revenue-report/
[2] New Jersey Online Casino and Sportsbook Revenue Report - June 2025. (2025). Retrieved from https://www.njgamblingwebsites.com/revenue-report/
[3] New Jersey Bans Sweepstakes Casinos. (2025). Retrieved from https://www.nj.com/business/2025/07/new_jersey_bans_sweepstakes_casinos.html
[4] Richard Janvrin Bio. (2025). Retrieved from https://www.richardjanvrin.com/bio
[5] New Jersey Online Casino and Sportsbook Revenue Report - May 2025. (2025). Retrieved from https://www.njgamblingwebsites.com/revenue-report/
[6] Sweepstakes Casinos Withdrawing from Various Locations. (2025). Retrieved from https://www.igamingbusiness.com/news/sweepstakes-casinos-withdrawing-various-locations
[7] MyPrize.us to Exit New Jersey Market. (2025). Retrieved from https://www.nj.com/business/2025/08/my prize us to exit new jersey market.html
[8] New Jersey Senate to Decide on AB5447 by August 14. (2025). Retrieved from https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2025/Bills/S0000/4282_I1.HTM
Despite the ban on sweepstakes casinos in New Jersey, traditional online casinos and sportsbooks, including those offering poker and sports betting, remain legal and operational. Richard Janvrin, a specialist in iGaming news, has covered the recent developments surrounding sweepstakes casinos, including MyPrize.us, and provides insights on news, bonuses/promotions, and legal matters related to iGaming.
