Attorney General Letitia James’ office, working with the New York State Gaming Commission, identified 26 online platforms offering players slots, table games, and sports betting using virtual coins that could be exchanged for cash and prizes.

She then announced the closure of all 26 online sweepstakes casinos, which she says were operating illegally within the state.

These platforms offered various casino games, where players could win virtual coins that were exchangeable for cash and prizes, thereby violating New York’s gambling laws.

As a result, cease and desist letters were sent by Attorney General James, and the operators of the following sweepstakes casinos are ending the sale of sweepstakes coins in New York.

Attorney General James warns New York consumers to steer clear of sweepstakes casinos.