News
How Maine's iGaming Legalization Affects Sweeps Casino Debate
Maine legalizes tribal online gambling, a move that may reshape the debate as lawmakers weigh a potential ban on sweepstakes casinos.
Florida Bill That May Ban Sweeps Casinos Set For Jan. 14 Hearing
Florida’s HB189 is set for a Jan. 14 hearing, and it includes a redefinition of online gambling that could put sweepstakes casinos at risk.
Maryland Files 2 Bills To Ban Sweeps Casinos, SB112 & HB295
Maryland pre-files twin 2026 bills that would criminalize sweepstakes casinos, part of the 2026 wave of potential state-level sweeps bans.
'I'm 100% Against' Ban: What Indiana Lawmakers Are Saying About Regulating Sweeps Casinos
Several Indiana lawmakers question banning sweepstakes casinos, debating regulation vs. prohibition as HB1052 faces uncertain support.
Virginia Lawmaker Proposes Ban On Sweeps Casinos With HB161
Virginia’s HB161 would legalize iGaming for casinos while banning sweepstakes gaming, targeting dual-currency models with steep penalties.
Mississippi Introduces New Bill Banning Sweepstakes Casinos
After its attempt failed in 2025, Mississippi is again trying to ban sweepstakes casinos with another piece of legislation in 2026.
Indiana Regulator Predicts 9 States Will Consider Sweeps Bans In 2026
Indiana gaming chair says nine states may consider 2026 bills targeting dual-currency sweepstakes casinos following five bans in 2025.
Betty Sweeps Announces ‘Permanent’ Shutdown After Bans and Cease-and-Desists
Betty Sweeps will be permanently discontinuing operations effective January 23, 2026.
Sweeps Casinos Are Not Currently Illegal In Indiana, Regulator's General Counsel Says
Indiana Gaming Commission counsel says sweeps casinos aren’t illegal under current law, citing dual-currency model as lawmakers debate a ban.
Iowa Bill Would Let Gaming Regulator Send Cease-And-Desists To 'Illegal Sweepstakes'
A pre-filed Iowa bill would let the state gaming regulator take direct action against "illegal sweepstakes" operators with cease-and-desists.
Exclusive: Illinois Gaming Board Says Sweeps Casinos 'Are Not Welcome'
The Illinois Gaming Board tells Sweepsy sweepstakes casinos are illegal and "not welcome" in the state, and may face regulatory action.
Ban or Regulate? Indiana Holds First Hearing On Sweepstakes Casino Crackdown
The first hearing on a bill banning Sweeps Coin gameplay at sweepstakes casinos in the 2026 legislative session took place in Indiana.
