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How The Election Could Affect Sweeps Casinos In 2027
The 2026 election could shape sweeps casino bans and enforcement in 2027, with key races putting lawmakers, governors, and attorneys general in focus.
Sweeps Casinos Keep Launching Even As Legal Map Shrinks
Sweepsy has tracked 142 new sweepstakes casinos in 2026 through Oct. 28, even as state bans narrowed the market and more than 24 operators closed.
Virginia Bill To Study Sweeps Casinos Officially On The Books For 2027 Session
Virginia's SB579 has been essentially pre-filed for the 2027 session, officially continuing a chance for a study on sweeps casinos in the state.
SGLA Donates $10,000 To Illinois' 2nd Story Ranch To Support Addiction Recovery
Donation supports recovery program combining housing, meaningful work and Illinois' harness racing tradition.
WOW Vegas Ends Sweeps Coin Gameplay In Iowa
WOW Vegas has ended Sweeps Coin gameplay in Iowa, leaving players with WOW Coins only. Rolla Casino has also restricted Sweeps Coin play in the state.
McLuck, B-Two Operations Sites To Exit Oklahoma On Nov. 1
McLuck and other B-Two Operations sites update their terms to inform players they will stop operating in Oklahoma on Nov. 1.
GiddyUp Set To End Operations Soon, But Unclear If Temporary Or Permanent
GiddyUp will stop credit purchases Oct. 15 and disable games Oct. 19. The company calls it a temporary wind-down but has not confirmed a return date.
Coin Wizard Games, Golden Hearts Sister Site, To Permanently Shut Down On Oct. 28
Coin Wizard Games will end Sweeps Coin gameplay Oct. 21 before closing its website Oct. 28. Golden Hearts Games will remain open.
Baba Casino, ACE Casino Exit Oklahoma Ahead of Nov. 1 Sweeps Ban
Baba Casino will end Sweeps Coin play and redemptions Oct. 21, while ACE Casino has already left Oklahoma entirely. Other operators are setting their own exit dates before the state’s Nov. 1 ban.
Indiana Sen. Ron Alting Halts Re-Election Campaign Ahead of Nov. 3 Vote
Alting, who backed regulating sweepstakes casinos rather than banning them, remains on the ballot while undergoing medical evaluation and treatment.
Wyoming Committee Sponsors Sweeps Casino Ban Bill for 2027 Session
Wyoming’s proposed bill would target single-currency and dual-currency sweepstakes gaming, as well as third-party services, when the legislature convenes in January 2027.
Modo.us Replaces Box Tickets With Cash for Modo Boxes in Oct. 2 Update
Modo Boxes players can now pay directly from a Cash Wallet, though converted Box Tickets require a 1x purchase-through before withdrawal.
