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Attorney: Sweeps Gaming Industry Got Too Big For Its Own Good

Attorney Peter Hammon explains why he believes the dual-currency sweepstakes casino model is unlikely to survive growing...

Erin Flynn Jay

July 21, 2026

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Legal

Sweeps Coin Gameplay Is Now Illegal In Maine

Maine's sweepstakes casino ban is now in effect, making Sweeps Coin gameplay illegal and imposing fines up to $100,000 per...

Erin Flynn Jay

July 20, 2026

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Industry News

Reasons To Believe Gold Treasure Casino May Return In Different Form

Gold Treasure Casino hints at a return as its owner appears to be planning the platform's next chapter, possibly under a new gaming...

Matthew Bain

July 14, 2026

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Industry News

Breaking Down 9 Dual-Currency Alternatives Offered By Sweeps Casinos

Sweepstakes casinos face a turning point. Explore nine emerging gaming models operators are using beyond dual-currency...

Matthew Bain

July 14, 2026

Proposed Settlement Of Amazon Social Casino Lawsuit Could Make Settlements In Similar Litigation More Likely

The proposed settlement won’t establish liability for platforms providing access to social and sweepstakes casinos like Amazon but might make others more willing to meet plaintiffs’...

Derek Helling

July 14, 2026

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Industry News

VGW Has Expanded Its Library Beyond Sweeps And Social Casinos

VGW is diversifying beyond sweepstakes casinos with Monopoly Match, a free-to-play mobile puzzle game powered by in-app...

Matthew Bain

July 13, 2026

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Industry News

Social Gaming Leadership Alliance Changes Its Leadership Structure

The SGLA elevates Sean Ostrow to Executive Director and expands its board as sweepstakes casinos emerge from a pivotal 2026 legislative...

Matthew Bain

July 10, 2026

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How Increased Focus On Prediction Markets May Help Or Hurt Sweeps Casinos

Google data reveals a massive gap between prediction market and sweeps casino interest, but gaming attorney Josh Kirschner says reduced attention doesn’t necessarily mean reduced...

Matthew Bain

July 8, 2026

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Industry News

McLuck, Hello Millions Fully Shutting Down In Tennessee On July 13

Tennessee players will lose access to McLuck, Hello Millions, PlayFame, and SpinBlitz as the sites fully exit the state July 13, blocking off Gold Coin gameplay and going 100% offline in...

Matthew Bain

July 7, 2026

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Sidepot Casino, Fliff’s Sister Site, Shuts Down Operations In Iowa

Another major sweepstakes casino leaves Iowa despite no ban. Is there potentially behind-the-scenes regulatory pressure? Or is this just an abundance of...

Matthew Bain

June 30, 2026