Grant Lucas
A longtime and award-winning journalist, Grant moved from general sports reporting to covering the legalization of sports betting and online casino gaming in 2018 and has since established himself as a reliable and go-to source on the industry, covering and becoming an expert on the New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York markets - among others - during that time.
Articles by Grant Lucas
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California Senate Committee Advances AB 831 To Ban Sweepstakes Casinos
California’s push to ban sweepstakes casinos intensified as AB 831 advanced with unanimous support from the Senate Public Safety Committee.
Jul 15, 2025 - News
Panel Agrees: California Could Be 'Last Stand' For Online Sweepstakes Casinos
Victor Rocha warned that if AB 831 passes, California’s sweeps casino industry will collapse, however, legislation alone isn't enough—without enforcement, sweepstakes casinos will continue to thrive.
Jul 9, 2025 - News
New Jersey Bill Banning Sweepstakes Casinos Awaits Governor's Signature
A5447 made it through the Assembly and Senate today and now heads to Gov. Murphy for signature.
Jun 30, 2025 - News
South Carolina Lawsuit Filed Against Sweeps, DFS Operators Citing Law From 1710
South Carolina lawsuit targets DFS apps and sweeps casinos, citing a centuries-old law to fight alleged illegal online gambling in the state.
Jun 16, 2025 - News
Connecticut Becomes Second State To Ban Online Sweepstakes Casinos
Connecticut joins Montana as the lone states to successfully pass bills banning sweeps casinos within their respective jurisdictions.
Jun 13, 2025 - News
New York Assembly Still Working To Pass Bill To Ban Online Sweepstakes Casinos
The New York Office of the Attorney General may have celebrated the shutdown of 26 online sweepstakes casinos in the Empire State, but that hasn’t slowed down lawmakers from continuing to pursue legislation passage that would explicitly ban sweeps gaming. On the same day that Attorney General Let...
Jun 10, 2025 - News
New York Attorney General Announces Shutdown Of 26 Online Sweepstakes Casinos
New York officials are not waiting for legislation to pass in order to rid the state of online sweepstakes casinos, as Attorney General Letitia James announced on Friday that all sweeps casinos have closed up shop in the Empire State. According to a press release, the Office of the Attorney Gener...
Jun 6, 2025 - News
Officially Signed Montana Sweeps Ban Bill Sets 'Dangerous Precedent,' SPGA Says
Montana officially bans sweeps casinos as SB 555 is signed, sparking SPGA backlash over vague language, threats to legal digital promotions.
May 23, 2025 - News
Louisiana House Committee Advances Senate Bill To Ban Online Sweepstakes Casinos
Facing a looming legislative deadline, Louisiana lawmakers are continuing their push to ban online sweepstakes casinos in the Pelican State. The House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice heard Senate Bill 181 from Sen. Adam Bass, a proposal that cruised through the Senate last month b...
May 21, 2025 - News
Is Anything Stopping Sweepstakes Casinos From Adding Prediction Markets?
Prediction markets face scrutiny but could offer online sweeps platforms a unique edge in customer acquisition and brand differentiation.
May 13, 2025 - News
Recent History Shows Louisiana Sweeps Ban Bill Still Has Major Hurdles
Louisiana nears ban on online sweepstakes casinos, but Mississippi’s failed attempt shows how quickly momentum can collapse.
May 5, 2025 - News
SPGA: Amendment To NY Sweeps Ban Bill Turns 'Mess' Into 'Catastrophe'
NY amends S5935 to let gaming commission define “dual-currency,” but SPGA says it “doesn’t fix anything” and “punts the problem.”
May 2, 2025 - News
Louisiana Anti-Sweeps Bill Sponsor: This 'Does Not Affect' Promos In Other Industries
Louisiana advances bill to ban online sweepstakes casinos, aiming to curb illegal gambling and protect consumers statewide.
Apr 24, 2025 - News
MD Senator Says Sweeps Casinos 'Ripping Off' Citizens, While VGW Asks For Regulation
Maryland lawmaker pushes to ban online sweeps casinos, calling them a scam — but industry voices argue for smart regulation over prohibition.
Mar 7, 2025 - News
New York Bill Introduced To Explicitly Prohibit Online Sweepstakes Casinos
After introducing a bill that would effectively keep sweeps sites out of NY, Sen. Joseph Addabbo has now filed a bill explicitly banning them.
Mar 5, 2025 - News
SPGA 'Acutely Concerned' With Florida Bills Banning Online Sweepstakes Casinos
The SPGA released a statement Monday in response to the pre-filed sweepstakes ban bills in Florida. Read what they had to say here.
Mar 3, 2025 - News
New Bills Could Ban Online Sweepstakes Casinos In Florida
Two bills in Florida, if passed, would mean trouble for sweepstakes casino sites. We dig into the specific language that applies to sweeps.
Feb 28, 2025 - News
AGA President: Sweeps Casinos Relying On 'Legal Acrobatics' To 'Circumvent State Gaming'
The American Gaming Association president touched on the growing sweeps industry as his organization reported 2024 U.S. gaming revenues.
Feb 20, 2025 - News
High 5 Updates Terms & Conditions, Ends Sweeps Operations In Pennsylvania
High 5 Casino, a prominent sweepstakes gaming site, has ceased its Sweeps Coin play in PA. It has done the same in other iGaming states, too.
Feb 19, 2025 - News
NY Regulator Has 'Serious Concern' Sweeps Casinos 'Are Running Afoul' Of State Law
You can safely consider the chair of the New York State Gaming Commission skeptical, at best, of the sweepstakes gaming industry.
Jan 30, 2025