Gold Treasure Casino to Stop Serving California and Tennessee on Jan. 1

Gold Treasure Casino to Stop Serving California and Tennessee on Jan. 1

Gold Treasure Casino, a sweepstakes casino that launched in early 2025, told players it will exit California and Tennessee starting January 1, 2026. The company said the change is tied to recent regulatory changes, and it notified players via email on December 25.

What Gold Treasure Announced

In its email to players, Gold Treasure said the decision to stop operating in the two states was not taken lightly. The message focused on timing and what players should do before access is restricted.

Key dates and account changes

• Accounts remain active until January 1, 2026.
• After January 1, 2026, players in California and Tennessee will have restricted access.
• Any remaining balances - both Sweeps Coins (SC) and Gold Coins (GC) - will be removed after the cutoff.

Broader Context: More Operators Leaving CA and TN

Gold Treasure’s move follows a wider pullback across the sweepstakes casino category. The source report notes that at least six operators have exited California, and Tennessee has recorded the same number.

These exits are described as part of a broader retreat as California heads toward a full ban and Tennessee sees growing enforcement.

Player Impact

For sweepstakes casino players in California and Tennessee, the practical issue is the deadline. If you have SC that you intended to redeem - or GC you planned to use for gameplay - waiting past the cutoff could mean losing what’s left in your account.

What players should do now

• Log in before January 1, 2026 to review your balances.
• Use or redeem remaining Sweeps Coins (SC) before access is restricted.
• If you need help, use the company contact details provided in the email to ask about account status or next steps.

Availability outside California and Tennessee

Gold Treasure indicated it expects to remain available in at least 36 states after January 1, though that number could change as more states consider or prepare sweepstakes restrictions.

Gold Treasure has not published additional details about longer-term plans beyond the two-state exit as of this writing. For players, the immediate takeaway is simple: January 1, 2026 is the hard date to act - especially if you have SC you want to redeem before access changes in California and Tennessee.