Mike Breen

Articles by Mike Breen

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  Florida Bills Advance, Raising Enforcement Stakes for Sweepstakes Casinos

  Hearings focused largely on illegal gaming machines and enforcement, but broader language could raise legal risks for online sweepstakes operators

  Feb 10, 2026
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  VGW Founder & CEO Laurence Escalante Faces Criminal Charges in Australia, Taking Leave Of Absence

  Australian billionaire, VGW founder Laurence Escalante faces assault, burglary, and drug charges as company confirms CEO's leave of absence.

  Jan 30, 2026
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  New Jersey Legislature Takes Another Stab At Sweepstakes Regulation Bill

  New Jersey Senate Bill S1500 was introduced on Jan. 13. It would regulate sweepstakes casinos instead of banning them.

  Jan 14, 2026