Erin Flynn Jay
Journalist
Erin Flynn Jay is a freelance reporter based in Philadelphia. Since 2023, she has covered mortgage and housing news for The Mortgage Note. Other recent writing includes Bucks County Beacon, Metro Philly and Woman's World Magazine. She wrote for PlayPennsylvania.com from 2022-23.
Articles by Erin Flynn Jay
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SGLA Donates $10,000 To Illinois' 2nd Story Ranch To Support Addiction Recovery
Donation supports recovery program combining housing, meaningful work and Illinois' harness racing tradition.
Oct 27, 2026 - News
SGLA’s Sean Ostrow: 2027 Could Be Turning Point For Sweeps Regulation
After a wave of sweepstakes bans, SGLA’s Sean Ostrow thinks 2027 could be a turning point as states weigh regulation, tax revenue and consumer protections instead of outright bans.
Oct 6, 2026 - News
VGW Active In Political Donations For Alabama Campaigns This Year
VGW is putting money into Alabama politics, giving Tommy Tuberville $100,000 and contributing $351,000 to state races as its LuckyLand Slots brand prepares to shut down.
Sep 11, 2026 - News
ProphetX Co-Founder Talks Shift To Predictions, Fliff’s Potential Pivot
ProphetX co-founder Jake Benzaquen discusses the company’s pivot from sweeps to prediction markets and why Fliff’s similar move also makes sense.
Aug 25, 2026 - News
As Sweeps Industry Changes, Legendz's Strategy Focuses On Content, Not New Gaming Model
Legendz is taking a different approach to the evolving sweeps market, using storytelling and branding to fuel its new Jolly Sweeps platform.
Aug 11, 2026 - News
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 scrutiny.
Jul 21, 2026 - News
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 violation.
Jul 20, 2026 - News
Minnesota Bill Banning Sweeps Casinos Fails To Pass
Minnesota lawmakers failed to pass a bill banning Sweeps Coin gameplay, marking another legislative win for the industry in 2026.
May 28, 2026 - News
Governors In Tennessee, Louisiana, Iowa Sign Bills Targeting Sweeps Gaming
Tennessee bans Sweeps Coin gameplay, Louisiana escalates penalties with racketeering laws, and Iowa expands enforcement powers.
May 28, 2026 - News
DC Council Holds 1st Public Meeting On iGaming Bill That Would Also Ban Sweeps
DC Council debates iGaming bill to legalize online casinos, add consumer protections, tax revenue — and ban sweepstakes platforms.
May 5, 2026 - News
Minnesota Lawmaker: McDonald's Isn't Worried About Our Sweeps Ban Bill
Bill to ban sweepstakes casinos in Minnesota heads to Senate floor after committee approval.
Apr 27, 2026 - News
Another Successful Hearing For Louisiana Bill That May Classify Sweeps As Racketeering
Louisiana lawmakers push HB53 forward, aiming to potentially treat sweepstakes gaming as racketeering ahead of a full Senate vote.
Apr 14, 2026 - News
Tennessee Bill Drops Ban, Instead Orders Study On Regulating Sweeps Casinos
Tennessee’s HB1885 shifts from banning sweepstakes casinos to studying regulation, taxation, and potential state revenue from online games.
Apr 8, 2026 - News
Louisiana Bill That Would Ban Dual-Currency Gaming Clears 1st Committee
Louisiana’s HB883 advances, targeting sweepstakes casinos, tightening enforcement, and protecting financial institutions with key amendments.
Apr 8, 2026 - News
Maryland Senate Hears Testimony on House Bill 1226
Testimony in favor of the bill came from casino operators including Live Casino, Caesars Horseshoe Baltimore, and Hollywood Casino, alongside the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency and the Campaign for Fairer Gambling.
Mar 31, 2026 - News
Sweeps Ban Unanimously Passes Through Minnesota House Committee
Minnesota lawmakers advance HF4410 targeting sweeps casinos, with tribes backing the bill and industry warning of unintended impacts.
Mar 25, 2026 - News
Tennessee's House Sweeps Ban Approved For Full Committee Hearing
Tennessee advances sweeps casino ban as HB1885 moves forward. It would expand AG powers and tighten enforcement on dual-currency gaming.
Mar 18, 2026 - News
VGW Testifies Against Tennessee Sweeps Ban Bill: 'This Is Not Gambling'
VGW tells Tennessee lawmakers its sweepstakes platform is legal freemium gaming, not gambling, amid HB1885 debate.
Mar 3, 2026 - News
Tennessee Advances Sweepstakes Bill SB2136 In Unanimous 8-0 Vote
The Tennessee Senate Commerce and Labor Committee recommended SB2136 for passage with amendments by a vote of 8-0.
Feb 24, 2026 - News
Sweeps Casino Winnings & Taxes — An Expert Answers Our Questions
Tax season is near: A tax expert explains how sweepstakes casino winnings are taxed, key pitfalls, and why all redemptions must be reported.
Feb 11, 2026