Sweepsy News: Trends and Headlines Driving the Sweeps Market

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Industry News

Tracking VGW’s Political Donations In Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee

VGW is putting money into politics in states targeting sweepstakes casinos. Here’s where the company donated in Florida, Kentucky and Tennessee — and the gaming ties behind some...

Matthew Bain

September 15, 2026

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Industry News

VGW Active In Political Donations For Alabama Campaigns This Year

VGW is putting money into Alabama politics, giving Tommy Tuberville $100,000 and contributing $351,000 to state races as its LuckyLand Slots brand prepares to shut...

Erin Flynn Jay

September 11, 2026

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Lawsuits

VGW Reaches Settlement With New York, Agrees To Pay $8 Million

VGW will pay New York $8 million and allow eligible Sweeps Coin redemptions through August 2027 under a settlement with the...

Matthew Bain

September 9, 2026

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Lawsuits

Will We See More Attorney General Lawsuits Against Sweeps Casinos? One Stakeholder Thinks It’s ‘Likely’

Light & Wonder’s F. Steven DiMasi sees more sweeps lawsuits coming. With Kentucky and Florida already suing operators, could other states be next to take them to...

Matthew Bain

August 25, 2026

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ProphetX Co-Founder Talks Shift To Predictions, Fliff’s Potential Pivot

ProphetX co-founder Jake Benzaquen discusses the company’s pivot from sweeps to prediction markets and why Fliff’s similar move also makes...

Erin Flynn Jay

August 25, 2026

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Florida, Kentucky Take Aim At VGW. Here’s How Their Lawsuits Differ

VGW is facing lawsuits in Florida and Kentucky over its sweepstakes model. The states agree on plenty — but their cases differ in key...

Matthew Bain

August 22, 2026

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Lawsuits

Florida Attorney General Sues VGW And Stake, Following Kentucky’s Lead

Florida sues VGW and Stake over alleged illegal gambling, signaling a tougher new enforcement strategy against sweepstakes...

Matthew Bain

August 19, 2026

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Industry News

Fliff Is Applying To Become A Prediction Markets Platform

Fliff is pursuing prediction markets through an NFA application, signaling a potential shift away from its sweepstakes sportsbook origin. How significant is this and what does it mean for...

Matthew Bain

August 14, 2026

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Popular Games Provider Pulls Its Titles From Sweeps Casinos In Iowa

Popular games vendor 3 Oaks Gaming has pulled its titles from Iowa sweepstakes casinos, a move that may signal an abundance of...

Matthew Bain

August 14, 2026

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Fill Out Surveys For Free Sweeps Coins? The Newest Operator Pivot

At least one sweeps operator is offering free Sweeps Coins through surveys and app-based offers, creating a potential new alternative to dual-currency...

Matthew Bain

August 13, 2026