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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.
Sen. Addabbo: Awarding Of Land-Based Casino Licenses Puts NY iGaming Back On Track
Addabbo’s message to his state: Finalize land-based licenses, then let’s focus on passing iGaming in 2026.
WOW Vegas Commits To Staying In California Until 2026
WOW Vegas plans to keep operating in California until Dec. 31, 2025 — the last legal day for sweeps casinos before AB831 takes effect.
High 5 Casino Delays Its Exit Timeline In California
High 5 Casino extends California access to Oct. 20 after Gov. Newsom signs AB831, the law that bans sweepstakes casinos statewide
Former FanDuel Executive Sean Ostrow Joins SGLA As Managing Director
The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance names Sean Ostrow as Managing Director to advance innovation and policy for sweepstakes casinos.
Gov. Newsom Signs AB831, Outlawing Sweeps Casinos In CA On Jan. 1, 2026
Gov. Newsom signs AB 831, banning sweepstakes casinos in California. Operators must leave by Jan. 1, 2026, or risk criminal charges
Sweeps Leaders Claim Anti-Sweeps Push Is Actually An 'Anti-Competitive Push'
Sweeps casino operators push back on 2025 opposition, arguing rivals are weaponizing regulation to stifle competition — not protect players
NoLimitCoins, 2 Other Sweeps Casinos Lower Minimum Age From 21 To 18
After briefly going 21-plus, NoLimitCoins, Fortune Wheelz, and Tao Fortune now allow 18-plus players again — a notable industry reversal.
Sweeps Casinos Are Now Officially Illegal In Montana & Connecticut
Montana and Connecticut’s laws banning sweeps casinos took effect Oct. 1. While using different language, both laws achieve the same goal.
VGW Says Its Average Player Spends $25 Per Week
VGW says average spend is $25 per week at Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots, and Global Poker — a key takeaway from the Online Social Games Expo.
Dara Casino Becomes 4th Sweeps Site To Exit California
We’re up to four publicly known sweepstakes casinos to pull out of California as Gov. Newsom considers his decision on Assembly Bill 831.
Publishers Clearing House, Now Owned By ARB Interactive, Pledges To Always Pay Winners And Announces New CEO
PCH launches Prize Protection Program under new ARB ownership, guaranteeing all future prizes while appointing Owen O’Donoghue as CEO.
