Which States Allow Real-Money Prosperity Link Online Play?

Real-money Prosperity Link online play is legal in exactly five US states as of 2026: Pennsylvania, Michigan, New Jersey, West Virginia, and Connecticut. IGT PlayDigital launched the series across those markets in July 2024. Any site offering it for real money outside those five states is operating without a license — consumer protections do not apply and winnings may go unpaid.

Which States Can You Play Prosperity Link Online Right Now?

The five states where licensed real-money play is available are PA, MI, NJ, WV, and CT. Each has its own regulatory framework. New Jersey, for example, is policed by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. Pennsylvania's online casino market is overseen by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. In every case, you must be physically located inside the state when you spin — geolocation software checks this at login, not just at registration.

The minimum age to play real-money online slots in MI, NJ, PA, and WV is 21+. Must be 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.

State	Real-Money Online Legal?	Licensed Operators With Prosperity Link	Min Age
New Jersey	Yes	BetMGM, Tropicana Online, DraftKings	21+
Pennsylvania	Yes	BetMGM	21+
Michigan	Yes	BetMGM	21+
West Virginia	Yes	BetMGM	21+
Connecticut	Yes	IGT PlayDigital-powered operators	21+

What If My State Isn't on the List?

Short answer: you cannot legally play Prosperity Link for real money online. No pending state expansions appear in the current IGT announcements. If a site claims to offer it in, say, Florida or Texas, that site is unlicensed. Stick to the operators listed on our guide to where to play Prosperity Link online for real money.

New Jersey swept out sweepstakes casino operators in 2025, so only fully licensed real-money sites may legally operate there now. That matters because some players assumed sweepstakes casinos were a workaround — they are not, at least not in NJ.

How Does Geolocation Enforcement Actually Work?

Licensed operators use third-party geolocation software that checks your device's physical coordinates at the moment you attempt to load a real-money game. Being registered in a legal state is not enough — you have to be inside that state's borders at play time. Traveling? You'll be blocked until you cross back. Using a VPN to spoof your location violates operator terms and can result in account closure and forfeiture of any winnings.

Where to Start if You're in a Legal State

BetMGM Casino is live across four of the five states (MI, NJ, PA, WV) and is the broadest single option. Tropicana Online carries both the Wan Shi Ru Yi and Cai Yun Heng Tong variants but is limited to New Jersey players. DraftKings published a detailed overview of Wan Shi Ru Yi in December 2024, signaling the title is on their platform as well.

For step-by-step sign-up instructions and current bonus terms, see our breakdown of how to play Prosperity Link on BetMGM Casino. If you're curious how the Lock & Respin feature actually triggers, the Lock & Respin bonus mechanics page walks through every step. And if you want to try the game before depositing, the Prosperity Link slot online free play demo guide lists browser-based options that require no account at all.

Land-based players in Nevada (Stations Casinos) and New Jersey (Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City) can find floor machines, but those are governed by separate state gaming regulations distinct from online rules. The Prosperity Link slot machine themes page covers all six IGT variants if you want to know which title you're sitting down at before you bet. And once you understand where to play legally, it's worth reading about taxes on a Prosperity Link jackpot win — because a Grand jackpot triggers a W-2G and potential 24% federal withholding you'll want to be ready for.