No cash play (free play only)

Are Skill-Game Apps Legal in Louisiana?

That status is Skillz's platform decision for Louisiana, not a court ruling, and states use different skill-versus-chance tests.

You can't win cash prizes while your phone is in Louisiana. If you live in Louisiana and win while traveling, Louisiana taxes personal income, so those prizes may belong on your state return. The Louisiana Department of Revenue decides how Louisiana treats them. Federally, prizes are taxable income for Louisiana players with or without a tax form; see 1099s and Skillz winnings under $2,000.

Leaving Louisiana for Mississippi or Texas brings cash play back at the Skillz level. Arkansas is on the no-cash list too.

Can I still play Atay games in Louisiana?

Yes. Every game installs and plays free in Louisiana. Only cash matches are off, because Skillz lists Louisiana as a state without cash play.

What if I deposited money while in Louisiana?

Skillz's help center says players in a cash-disabled location should email support@skillz.com, and Skillz will look into a refund. It also says a deposit can't be refunded directly if any of it was used to enter cash matches.

Does cash play turn on if I leave Louisiana?

It can. Once your phone is in a state where Skillz offers cash matches, such as Mississippi, the games that allow cash there switch it on. Back in Louisiana, it turns off again.