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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Sweeps Casinos Are Not Currently Illegal In Indiana, Regulator's General Counsel Says
Indiana Gaming Commission counsel says sweeps casinos aren’t illegal under current law, citing dual-currency model as lawmakers debate a ban.
Jan 7, 2026 - News
Iowa Bill Would Let Gaming Regulator Send Cease-And-Desists To 'Illegal Sweepstakes'
A pre-filed Iowa bill would let the state gaming regulator take direct action against "illegal sweepstakes" operators with cease-and-desists.
Jan 6, 2026 - News
Exclusive: Illinois Gaming Board Says Sweeps Casinos 'Are Not Welcome'
The Illinois Gaming Board tells Sweepsy sweepstakes casinos are illegal and "not welcome" in the state, and may face regulatory action.
Jan 6, 2026 - News
Fliff Launches Superstars DFS As Sweeps Play Goes Offline In California
With California banning sweeps, Fliff launches Superstars DFS in CA and 10 more states, targeting revenue through real-money DFS.
Jan 5, 2026 - News
We Now Knew Details Of New Modo Stars Rewards System, Launched Jan. 1 At Modo.us
Details of the new Modo Stars loyalty program at Modo.us are here, showing how Gold Coin play drives rewards for time spent on-platform.
Jan 3, 2026 - News
Evolution Is Seemingly Out Of Illinois, And A Sweeps Casino Will Leave On Jan. 10. What's Going On?
Tora Tora Casino told players it was leaving Illinois on Jan. 10, and we learned Evolution likely also pulled sweeps games out of Illinois.
Jan 2, 2026 - News
Indiana's Sweeps Casino Ban Will Have Its First Hearing On Jan. 6
Indiana schedules its first hearing on HB1052 to ban dual-currency sweepstakes casinos, kicking off the 2026 sweeps ban debates.
Jan 2, 2026 - News
Sweeps Coin Gameplay Is Officially Illegal In California, As AB831 Becomes Law
Sweeps Coins are now illegal in California, forcing sweepstakes casinos to pivot to Gold Coins, new rewards, and creative gaming models.
Dec 31, 2025 - News
Hearing Scheduled For Maine's Sweeps Ban Bill; Florida Bill Gets Assigned To Committee
Maine schedules a Jan. 14 hearing on its Sweeps Coin gameplay ban as Florida assigns its sweeps ban to a House subcommittee.
Dec 30, 2025 - News
Card Crush, An RPG-Style Card Game Site, Debuts In California And New York
Card Crush blends RPG card battles with casino-style play for what the operator hopes is a way to avoid sweeps bans in California, New York.
Dec 29, 2025 - News
Modo.us Launching 'Modo Stars' Rewards System On Same Day SC Gameplay Becomes Illegal In CA
Modo.us, operated by ARB Interactive, told players it will launch a new rewards system called Modo Stars on Jan. 1. Here’s what we know.
Dec 23, 2025 - News
WOW Vegas Allowing CA Sweeps Coin Redemptions Until Very Final Minute Of 2025
WOW Vegas will stop awarding Sweeps Coins in California on Dec. 24 and let players redeem through Dec. 31 as AB831 becomes law on Jan. 1.
Dec 19, 2025 - News
Exclusive: VGW Says CA Lawmakers 'Chose To Rush Through' Sweeps Ban, Shares Exit Timeline
VGW to Sweepsy: "Unfortunately, legislators and the Governor chose to rush through" California sweeps ban, leading to SC phase-out Dec. 30.
Dec 18, 2025 - News
Research Firm Says 'Headwind' Pushing Against Massachusetts Sweeps Ban Bill
Analysts say HB4431 faces long odds, stalling iGaming expansion and delaying a potential sweepstakes casino ban in Massachusetts.
Dec 8, 2025 - News
Legendz To End SC Gameplay In California On Dec. 25, Limits Casino Games In Tennessee
Legendz will end Sweeps Coin play in California on Dec. 25 and tightens restrictions in Tennessee as sweeps operators face mounting pressure.
Dec 6, 2025 - News
Maine Introduces Sweeps Ban Bill; Gov. Hochul Signs NY Bill Into Law
Maine moves to ban sweeps casinos and New York signs its own ban, marking a hectic week of crackdowns for the sweepstakes gaming industry.
Dec 6, 2025 - News
Betty Sweeps Temporarily Pauses Purchases In Minnesota & Utah
Betty Sweeps halts purchases in Minnesota and Utah as Relax Gaming exits both markets, prompting a scramble for new vendors.
Dec 6, 2025 - News
New York Sweeps Casino Ban Bill Reaches Gov. Hochul's Desk With Dec. 31 Deadline
NY’s sweepstakes casino ban decision looms as Gov. Hochul reviews SB5935, giving the gaming commission control over dual-currency rules.
Dec 2, 2025 - News
VGW Confirms New Sweeps Casino United Slots, Planning Launch For Q1 Of 2026
VGW will launch United Slots in early 2026, expanding its sweeps lineup and rolling out a new centralized tech platform across all brands.
Dec 2, 2025 - News
NoLimitCoins And All A1 Development Sweeps Casinos Leave Tennessee
A1 Development shuts down all sweeps casino access in Tennessee as major operators pull back in response to potential regulatory pressure.
Nov 24, 2025