Indiana state representative Ethan Manning has passed legislation that would prohibit the operation of sweepstakes casinos in the state.

The legislation filed as part of House Bill 1052, seeks to define and penalize certain dual-currency gaming platforms that resemble traditional casino gambling. The measure does represent a significant shift in how Indiana regulates sweepstakes-based gaming models.

This language is designed to limit the ability of sweepstakes casino operators to avoid regulation through rebranding strategies, such as labeling platforms as “social casinos” or modifying virtual currency names.

If operators are caught running sweepstakes casinos under this definition, they could face a $100,000 fine per violation. The bill does not specify civil penalties for affiliates or payment processors.