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3 More Sweepstakes Sportsbooks Pull Out Of Tennessee
The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council continues its crackdown on what it deems to be "illegal sports gaming entities" active in the state.
Modo Casino 'Will Continue To Operate' In California After Jan. 1 With Gold Coins Only
As California's ban on sweepstakes casinos looms, Modo Casino told Sweepsy its strategy to stay legal and keep serving California players.
Drake Lawsuits Come At Time When Celebrity Sweeps Streams Are Exploding In Popularity
Celebrity ties to sweeps casinos face scrutiny as Drake is sued, yet influencers like Vegas Matt and Brian Christopher keep promoting.
4 More Sweeps Casinos Leave California, Bringing Total Early Exits To 9
Nine sweepstakes casinos have now exited California ahead of the state’s 2026 sweeps ban, as smaller operators move to avoid legal risks.
A Conversation With VGW's Head Of Responsible Social Gameplay
In an exclusive talk, VGW’s Dwight Ramenaden details how responsible gaming shapes Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots, and Global Poker.
How Kalshi Has Responded To Scrutiny Differently Than Sweeps Casinos
Kalshi challenges cease-and-desist orders while sweepstakes casinos stay silent — highlighting two very different legal strategies in 2025.
Potential Class Action Lawsuit Implicates Stake.us and Drake in Illegal Gambling Allegations
A forthcoming lawsuit in Missouri names Sweepsteaks Ltd., the operator of Stake.us, and others in alleged violations of the state’s gambling laws. The complaint seeks class action status and asks the court to enjoin Sweepsteaks from offering casino-style games based on sweepstakes contests online...
Gaming Executive Compares Sweeps Casinos To Riverboat Casinos
Evolution CEO Martin Carlesund compared U.S. sweeps casinos to old riverboat casinos — with both operating legally under specific conditions.
Fifth Sweepstakes Casino Shuts Down In California
The California sweepstakes casino exit rolls on. A fifth operator has now packed its bags and left the Golden State, bowing out months before the January 1, 2026 deadline that’s sending shockwaves through the industry.
ACE Casino Now Active In 4 States Where It Previously Wasn't
ACE Casino has reopened in four states, including Tennessee and Georgia, as sweepstakes operators prepare for California's 2026 market exit.
Major Sweeps Casino Says Recent Outage Wasn't Cyberattack, No Security Risk
Modo Casino faced a major AWS outage Monday, but the site says the issue wasn’t a cyberattack, and no player data was at risk.
Ohio Bill Banning Sweeps Casino Likely Off The Table In 2025
Ohio’s 2025 bill to ban sweepstakes casinos and expand iGaming has stalled, with Speaker Huffman and Gov. DeWine opposing gambling growth.
