Matthew Bain
Matthew Bain has covered the legal gambling landscape in the US since 2022, both as a content director at Catena Media and now as a freelancer for Comped and Sweepsy. Before that, he spent six years as a sports reporter and editor for the USA TODAY Network, primarily at the Des Moines Register. Through his various roles, Matthew has racked up experience in the casino, sports betting, and lottery markets.
Articles by Matthew Bain
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Yay Casino, Blazesoft Sites End Sweeps Coin Gameplay In Illinois
Blazesoft has ended Sweeps Coin gameplay across its Illinois sweepstakes casinos, including Yay Casino and Zula Casino.
Jun 6, 2026 - News
Lawyer Details Potential Pitfalls Of Subscription Models For Sweeps Operators
A gaming attorney warns subscription-based sweepstakes casinos may face the same legal challenges as dual-currency models.
Jun 3, 2026 - News
Major Sweeps Operators Already Leaving Indiana, Maine Ahead Of July Deadlines
Indiana and Maine’s new anti-sweepstakes laws are prompting major operators to shut down, phase out, or restrict their platforms.
Jun 3, 2026 - News
Gaming Attorney Discusses Durability Of 4 Sweeps Casino Pivots
A gaming attorney examines which emerging pivots for sweepstakes casino gameplay may survive growing legal scrutiny — and which may not.
May 27, 2026 - News
Gold Treasure Casino Is 'Temporarily Shutting Down Operations'
Gold Treasure Casino’s shutdown may signal a pivot or permanent exit as smaller sweeps operators face mounting pressure nationwide.
May 25, 2026 - News
OK Gov. Calls Sweeps Ban 'Vague And Overbroad' But Legislature Overrides His Veto
Gov. Kevin Stitt warns SB1589 could impact everyday apps, but Oklahoma lawmakers still override his veto to ban sweeps casinos.
May 14, 2026 - News
Indiana, Illinois, Tennessee See Sweeps Casinos Exit In May
Three sweepstakes gaming platforms added new restricted states in May as lawmakers and regulators intensify scrutiny nationwide.
May 12, 2026 - News
Louisiana Passes Dual-Currency Gaming Ban, Likely Locking In Racketeering Status For Sweeps
Louisiana lawmakers passed HB883 to outlaw sweeps casinos. Unless vetoed, HB883 and HB53 provide unprecedented enforcement against sweeps.
May 12, 2026 - News
Minnesota Sweeps Ban Has One Week Left To Pass
Minnesota’s sweepstakes casino ban bill faces a tight deadline as SF4474 awaits House action before session ends May 18.
May 11, 2026 - News
Louisiana, Minnesota See Major Progress With Remaining Sweeps Bans
Minnesota and Louisiana move closer to sweeping bans on dual-currency sweepstakes casinos and related vendors.
May 6, 2026 - News
WOW Vegas Ends SC Gameplay In Illinois; Ruby Sweeps Exits Indiana
Illinois crackdown and Indiana legislation drive sweepstakes casinos out, while another operator seemingly shuts down entirely.
May 4, 2026 - News
Oklahoma Becomes 4th State To Pass Sweeps Ban In 2026
Oklahoma passes SB1589 to ban sweepstakes casinos, sending it to Gov. Stitt. If signed, it becomes law Nov. 1, 2026.
May 4, 2026 - News
Louisiana Passes Bill That May Make Sweeps Casinos A Racketeering Crime
Louisiana passes HB53, potentially classifying sweeps under racketeering — raising stakes as HB883 moves to ban dual-currency gaming.
Apr 28, 2026 - News
New Bill In New York Would Further Restrict Sweeps Casinos. How?
New York builds on its sweeps ban, with SB10092 cracking down on sweeps casino, social gaming, and gambling ads targeting minors online.
Apr 28, 2026 - News
Hearings Upcoming For Louisiana, Washington, DC Sweeps Bans
Louisiana is set to hold a Senate hearing on HB883 as DC schedules a public hearing on its sweepstakes and iGaming overhaul bill.
Apr 27, 2026 - News
Will Iowa's Sweeps Bill Pass In Final Days Of 2026 Session?
Iowa session drags on, keeping sweeps casino bill alive as lawmakers weigh giving regulators new power to crack down on unlicensed sites.
Apr 27, 2026 - News
Modo Boxes Are The Newest Innovation In The Sweeps Casino Industry
Modo Boxes arrive on Modo.us, letting users buy tickets to open mystery boxes packed with random physical and digital prizes.
Apr 23, 2026 - News
Louisiana Legislature On Track To Classify Sweeps As Racketeering
Louisiana’s HB53 nears final vote, potentially classifying sweepstakes gaming as racketeering and escalating enforcement statewide.
Apr 20, 2026 - News
Mega Frenzy Informs Players It Will Shut Down April 30
Popular sweeps casino Mega Frenzy to close April 30, highlighting mounting pressure on smaller operators in the U.S. market
Apr 14, 2026 - News
The Latest Sweeps Casino Pivot? A Subscription Model — And Refunding Losses
New sweeps model ties revenue to subscriptions, not play, as Thrillaroo tests a “win-win” refund system as industry scrutiny continues.
Apr 13, 2026