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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Massachusetts Bill Banning Sweeps Casinos Won't See More Action Until 2026
The future of sweeps casinos in Massachusetts may hinge on the unfolding iGaming debate surrounding HB4431 when lawmakers reconvene in 2026.
Nov 24, 2025 - News
McLuck Will End Sweeps Coin Gameplay In California On Dec. 29
McLuck will end Sweeps Coin play in California on Dec. 29, joining other operators preparing for AB831 taking effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
Nov 24, 2025 - News
Exclusive: VGW Confirms 'Vibrant New' LuckyLand Casino While 'Considering Its Options' For LuckyLand Slots
VGW tells Sweepsy it's launching LuckyLand Casino and is still considering next steps for LuckyLand Slots as it refreshes its sweeps lineup.
Nov 21, 2025 - News
Chumba Casino, VGW Sites Are Phasing Out Sweeps Coins In Tennessee. What's The Timeline?
VGW will phase out Sweeps Coins in Tennessee by early 2026, reinforcing signs that cease-and-desists are driving a sweeps-casino pullback.
Nov 20, 2025 - News
Pulsz Becomes Biggest Sweeps Casino To Leave California, Will Finish Shutdown Dec. 15
Pulsz is the largest sweepstakes casino to exit California, emailing CA players key shutdown dates ahead of the 2026 ban on sweeps gaming.
Nov 19, 2025 - News
Stake.us, 4 Other Sweeps Casinos Leaving Tennessee In Mass Exodus
A wave of sweeps casinos is leaving Tennessee at once, suggesting quiet regulatory pressure and possible cease-and-desist orders
Nov 18, 2025 - News
DoubleDown, Playtika React To Sweeps Restrictions, Google Gambling Ads Policy
Google’s stricter ad rules for sweeps casinos may ease competition for social casinos, with DoubleDown and Playtika weighing in on the shift.
Nov 15, 2025 - News
Light & Wonder: Sweeps ‘Being Eliminated’ May Help Struggling Jackpot Party Casino
As sweeps casinos face restrictions in 2025, Light & Wonder says SciPlay is already seeing benefits and expects Jackpot Party to rebound.
Nov 14, 2025 - News
Stake.us Will Leave California Entirely On Dec. 30, Shutting Down Sweeps And Social Gameplay
Stake.us will fully shut down in California on Dec. 30, 2025, ahead of AB831’s sweeps casino ban — ending all gameplay and new sign-ups.
Nov 12, 2025 - News
3 More Sweeps Casinos Close Down, So That's 6 Shutdowns Since October
Since October, six sweepstakes casinos have ended operations, a sign of tightening rules and shrinking opportunities.
Nov 10, 2025 - News
Betty Sweeps And 2 Other Sites Leave California, Bringing Total Exits To 14
Early California exits from Betty Sweeps and two other sites highlight growing industry anxiety as the sweeps casino ban looms on Jan. 1.
Nov 10, 2025 - News
Chumba Casino, VGW Sites Ending Sweeps Coin Play In West Virginia
VGW will phase out Sweeps Coin play for Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots, and Global Poker in West Virginia, ending redemptions by Nov. 25.
Nov 6, 2025 - News
2 More Small Sweeps Casinos Shut Down As California Ban Looms
Two more sweeps casinos are shutting down as regulatory pressure and market shrinkage continue to reshape the U.S. sweeps gaming industry.
Nov 5, 2025 - News
Modo Casino Unveils Key Dates For Phasing Out Sweeps Coin Play In CA
Modo Casino will stop selling Gold Coin packages with Sweeps Coins in California on Dec. 1, ahead of AB831 taking effect Jan. 1
Nov 5, 2025 - News
3 More Sweepstakes Sportsbooks Pull Out Of Tennessee
The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council continues its crackdown on what it deems to be "illegal sports gaming entities" active in the state.
Oct 31, 2025 - News
Modo Casino 'Will Continue To Operate' In California After Jan. 1 With Gold Coins Only
As California's ban on sweepstakes casinos looms, Modo Casino told Sweepsy its strategy to stay legal and keep serving California players.
Oct 30, 2025 - News
4 More Sweeps Casinos Leave California, Bringing Total Early Exits To 9
Nine sweepstakes casinos have now exited California ahead of the state’s 2026 sweeps ban, as smaller operators move to avoid legal risks.
Oct 29, 2025 - News
A Conversation With VGW's Head Of Responsible Social Gameplay
In an exclusive talk, VGW’s Dwight Ramenaden details how responsible gaming shapes Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots, and Global Poker.
Oct 29, 2025 - News
How Kalshi Has Responded To Scrutiny Differently Than Sweeps Casinos
Kalshi challenges cease-and-desist orders while sweepstakes casinos stay silent — highlighting two very different legal strategies in 2025.
Oct 28, 2025 - News
Gaming Executive Compares Sweeps Casinos To Riverboat Casinos
Evolution CEO Martin Carlesund compared U.S. sweeps casinos to old riverboat casinos — with both operating legally under specific conditions.
Oct 27, 2025