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With Session Almost Over, Florida Bill That Could Raise Questions For Sweeps Casinos Clears 3rd Committee
Florida bill redefining online gambling advances, raising questions about whether sweeps casinos and Sweeps Coins could be deemed illegal.
Sweeps Ban Bill Fails In Mississippi For 2nd Year In A Row
Mississippi’s sweepstakes casino ban bill stalls in House, marking the second straight year such legislation has failed.
VGW Testifies Against Tennessee Sweeps Ban Bill: 'This Is Not Gambling'
VGW tells Tennessee lawmakers its sweepstakes platform is legal freemium gaming, not gambling, amid HB1885 debate.
Kickr Will Cease Operations On March 31
Kickr to wind down operations by March 31, marking the latest shutdown in the evolving sweepstakes casino space.
First Known Sweeps Casino Exits Illinois After Cease-And-Desist
Smiles Casino pulls out of Illinois after state cease-and-desist, signaling first major response to 60-plus shutdown orders.
Oklahoma Bill Banning Sweeps Casinos Passes 2nd House Committee
Oklahoma HB4130 advances, targeting sweepstakes casinos by redefining dual-currency Sweeps Coins as illegal online gambling.
Bill Banning 'Dual-Currency' Gaming Pre-Filed In Louisiana
After regulators pushed operators out, Louisiana’s HB883 would formally ban dual-currency sweeps casinos in 2026.
Indiana Sends Sweeps Ban To Governor, Plus Updates On 16 Other Bills
Indiana HB1052 heads to Gov. Mike Braun as sweeps bans advance in Maryland, Virginia, Florida and more during the 2026 legislative push.
Tennessee Advances Sweepstakes Bill SB2136 In Unanimous 8-0 Vote
The Tennessee Senate Commerce and Labor Committee recommended SB2136 for passage with amendments by a vote of 8-0.
Sweeps Casino Winnings & Taxes — An Expert Answers Our Questions
Tax season is near: A tax expert explains how sweepstakes casino winnings are taxed, key pitfalls, and why all redemptions must be reported.
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
Florida Bill Modifying 'Internet Gambling' Definition Set For 3rd Committee Hearing
Florida’s HB189 heads to its final House committee, with broad “internet gambling” language that could pose risks for sweepstakes casinos.
