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Play+ in US Casinos
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This page is for US players who want to use Play+, the prepaid card and digital wallet from Sightline Payments, at licensed online casinos and sportsbooks. Real-money online casino games are legal only in the states that license them, so you must be located in one of those states to play. Below we explain the state rules, how Play+ works, and how to deposit and cash out with it. What is Play+ and why use it at licensed US online casinos?
Online Gambling Regulation in the USA
It is no secret that the US gambling industry has a long history, particularly in the state of Nevada, where Las Vegas is considered the ultimate gambling hub. Everyone remotely interested in gambling knows about the Sin City, one of the most notorious gambling cities in the world. Of course, gambling in the States is not legal only in Nevada; it is offered in many other states.
The federal Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 restricts payments for illegal online gambling, but each state decides whether to license online casinos. As of mid-2026, trackers list real-money online casinos live in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia, Connecticut, Delaware and Rhode Island, and Maine has passed a law to allow them but we have not confirmed a launch (tracker). Nevada licenses online poker but not online casino games. Other states, including Illinois, have considered legalizing online casinos, but several bills have stalled. Check your state regulator for the current position.
Most states do not license online casinos, and the picture can change from one legislative session to the next. Players in states without regulated online casinos cannot use licensed sites there.
Players in states where online casinos are legal can use only operators licensed by that state, and you generally need to be physically located in that state to play. Licensed sites carry games from major developers such as Games Global, Play’n GO, NetEnt and Evolution, though the lineup depends on the operator and state. See our software guide.
When choosing a site, think about how you will fund and cash out. Play+ is one option for US dollar deposits at licensed operators that have a Play+ program.
Sightline Payments is best known for cashless payments in gaming, including at land-based casinos, and Play+ was built around that idea. Play+ is not a universal casino method: each operator decides whether to run a program. For background on cashless gaming on the Strip, see this 2021 Forbes Travel Guide report on the opening of Resorts World Las Vegas.
Using Play+ Across US Online Casinos
Sightline Payments is a US fintech company, not a bank. Play+ cards are issued by GBank (some programs list Sutton Bank), and the card is now offered with a Visa brand as well as Mastercard (Digital Transactions, 2025). Each casino or sportsbook brands its own Play+ program, so terms, fees and limits depend on the operator you join.
Play+ is a reloadable prepaid card and digital wallet. You load it from a bank account or card, then use it for deposits and, at many operators, withdrawals. The physical card works wherever Visa or Mastercard is accepted. Funds held with the issuing bank are eligible for FDIC pass-through insurance, which covers a bank failure, not gambling losses. See also how Play+ describes it.
The set-up is much the same at every operator: register with a state-licensed casino, then enroll in Play+ from its cashier. You will provide personal details, verify your identity and address, and accept the program’s terms. A physical Play+ card can be mailed to you. You can fund the account from a bank account or card, and the options differ by program.
Assuming you went through each and every step carefully, you are ready to give the solution a go. So, follow our lead, as in the next section, you’ll learn the steps to take to make deposits and withdrawals with it across the licensed US online casinos that offer it.
Deposits and Withdrawals with Play+
Play+ is offered by a number of state-licensed online casinos and sportsbooks, but each operator decides whether to run a Play+ program, and operators can drop it. Check the operator’s cashier, and confirm it is licensed in your state, before you enroll.
After you register an account with it, as mentioned earlier, all you have to do is find the Banking page to make a deposit with the solution. Just follow these easy steps:
Withdrawals work differently. Not every operator that accepts Play+ for deposits also pays out to it, so check the Withdrawals list in the cashier before you deposit.
So, just find the Withdrawals section on the Banking page and select the solution as your withdrawal method. Specify how much it is that you wish to cash out and approve the request. However, this time, you will need to wait a little longer for the funds to arrive, as they won’t be instant. The operator needs to approve the request first before the money is sent. Assuming your request is approved, though, immediately after that they are transferred to your Play+ account.
Play+ Withdrawals, Fees and Protections
Play+ programs differ by operator, because each casino or sportsbook runs its own branded program. This is what we could confirm.
| Item | What we found |
|---|---|
| Deposits | Yes, at US licensed operators with a Play+ program |
| Withdrawals | Varies by casino. A bank transfer from Play+ is reported to take up to 7 business days (review site, so check your operator). |
| Fees | Set by each operator’s program and not published centrally; see the program agreement filed with the CFPB |
| Limits and speed | Not published in one place |
| Card | Visa or Mastercard, issued by GBank (some programs list Sutton Bank) |
| Protection | Funds at the issuing bank are eligible for FDIC pass-through insurance |
| Currency | US dollars |
Sightline is a fintech, not a bank, so the protection comes from the issuing bank, not from Sightline. Always read the cardholder agreement for your operator’s program.
Where Play+ Works: State Regulators and What to Check
Play+ is used mostly at state-licensed US casinos and sportsbooks. Each licensed operator answers to its state regulator, for example the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board or the Michigan Gaming Control Board, and those regulators publish lists of licensees. Play+ does not make a site licensed. Before you enroll, check:
- Licence. Is the operator licensed in your state? Check the state regulator’s list rather than the operator’s own claim.
- Location. You generally need to be physically inside the state to play.
- The cashier. Is Play+ on both the Deposits and the Withdrawals list?
- Fees. What does the program agreement say about fees, limits and inactivity?
- Bonus terms. Do Play+ deposits qualify for the welcome offer?
- ID checks. Expect to verify your identity and address when you enroll.
If gambling is causing you harm, call 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738); see the National Council on Problem Gambling for more help.
Conclusion
Play+ is an established option in the US gaming market, available at casino resorts and at a number of state-licensed online operators. It can make funding an account simpler, but availability, fees and withdrawals depend on each operator’s program, so check the cashier and the program agreement first.
FAQs
What is Play+?
Play+ is a reloadable prepaid card and digital wallet from Sightline Payments, branded by each US licensed casino or sportsbook. You load it from a bank account or card and use it for deposits and, at many operators, withdrawals.
Who issues the Play+ card?
Sightline Payments is a fintech company, not a bank. Cards are issued by GBank, and some programs list Sutton Bank. Funds at the issuing bank are eligible for FDIC pass-through insurance.
Can I withdraw casino winnings to Play+?
At many operators, but not all. Check the Withdrawals list in the cashier before you deposit. A bank transfer from Play+ has been reported to take up to 7 business days.
What does Play+ cost?
Fees are set by each operator’s program and are not published in one place. Read the cardholder agreement for your operator’s program; prepaid card agreements are filed with the CFPB.
In which states can I use Play+ at online casinos?
Where an operator is state-licensed and runs a Play+ program. Trackers list real-money online casinos live in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia, Connecticut, Delaware and Rhode Island; check your state regulator for the current position.
Is Play+ available outside the US?
No. We found Play+ only at US operators, and individual operators may drop their programs.
Other ways to pay in the US
We also review these payment methods for players in the US: Bitcoin, Zelle, Apple Pay, PayPal, Bit2Card, Cash App, PayNearMe and Tether.