Ruby Sweeps is no longer offering sweeps play for Arizona residents, joining 19 excluded states as lawmakers and regulators continue their crackdown on online sweepstakes casinos nationwide.
Ruby Sweeps Shut Down Sweeps Play On Sept. 5
Despite not receiving a cease-and-desist order, Ruby Sweeps shut down its sweepstakes operations in Arizona on Sept. 5. It sent emails to players announcing the decision.
The platform informed Arizona players that they had until Sept. 5 to play through their Emeralds (the site’s version of Sweeps Coins) and enact any redemptions.
Here is the updated list of excluded states for Ruby Sweeps:
- Arizona
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Idaho
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New York
- New Jersey
- Ohio
- Rhode Island
- Utah West
- Virginia
- Washington
Arizona Department Of Gaming Has Sent Multiple Cease-And-Desist Letters
Ruby Sweeps’ exit from Arizona comes weeks after a series of cease-and-desist letters were sent to sweeps operators from the state’s gaming regulator.
In July, the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) announced it had sent cease-and-desist letters to several sites, including BettorEdge, Dallas Safari Club, Fanthem, High Five, Novig, ReBet, and Stake.us.
“Illegal gambling, regardless of the platform or format, has no place in Arizona,” ADG Director Jackie Johnson said in a press release. “Whether it’s online casino-style games, sweepstakes models, or unauthorized sports betting, any operation that falls outside Arizona’s legal and regulatory framework will face enforcement action.”
Last month, the ADG announced it had also sent cease-and-desist letters to Betty Sweeps, Fliff, Pulsz, and Thrillzz. Since then, all four operators have pulled out of the Grand Canyon State.
The ADG added that unregulated online platforms expose users to significant risks, including fraud, identity theft, and financial loss. It cannot assist with complaints or disputes involving unlicensed operators, as such companies fall outside the state’s regulatory authority.
“Illegal gambling doesn’t just break the law; it robs our state’s economy and puts consumers at risk,” Johnson said. “The Department stands firmly with our licensed and regulated operators who are following the rules, contributing to Arizona’s economic health and upholding the protections that a regulated market provides.”
In December 2024, the ADG sent a cease-and-desist letter to offshore sportsbook Bovada. Then in April 2025, Arizona sent multiple cease-and-desist orders to sites like BetUS, Epic Hunts, Modo.us, and MyBookie.