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CA Sweeps Ban Clears Its Final Committee With Assembly Vote Next
AB831, a bill banning sweepstakes casinos in California, advances to full Assembly after unanimous committee approval.
Non-Gaming Tribes Vow To Keep Fighting As AB 831 Nears Goal Line
California tribes that have so far been shut out of gambling revenue are clinging to hopes that AB 831 will be defeated.
California Senate Gives Unanimous Approval to AB 831, Sends Bill to Assembly
The California Senate has voted 36-0 in favor of AB 831, a bill that restricts the operation and promotion of casino-style, sweepstakes-based online games in the state.
Louisiana Turns Up Heat On Sweepstakes Casinos With Lawsuit Against VGW, WOW Vegas
Louisiana is suing VGW and the operator of WOW Vegas, claiming the sweepstakes casinos owe $44 million in taxes, interest and penalties.
California Tribes to Protest AB 831 at State Capitol
The Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation, Sherwood Valley Rancheria of Pomo Indians, and Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria will protest AB 831 at the California State Capitol in Sacramento, arguing the rushed bill threatens tribal sovereignty.
High 5 Casino Exits California On Heels Of Legal Defeats
High 5 Casino is the latest online sweepstakes casino company to pull out of California, a move likely related to losses in the courtroom.
California Tribe Partners with Yellow Social Interactive and Opposes AB 831
Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria joins as the fourth tribe to oppose the sweepstakes ban in California, partnering with Yellow Social Interactive.
Playtech Pulls Its Games From All Sweepstakes Casinos In California
It's not just an exit from VGW sites. Playtech tells Sweepsy it's removing games from all sweeps casinos in California "at this time."
Skywind Games 'Will No Longer Be Available' At WOW Vegas
Skywind pulls its slots from WOW Vegas as another U.S. vendor reacts to the California lawsuit pressuring the sweepstakes casino industry.
California Lawmakers Amend AB 831 To Narrow Sweepstakes Ban Language
An amendment to the bill to ban sweepstakes casinos in California exempts state-run lottery games and sweeps-based marketing promos.
Chumba Casino Blocks California Access To Playtech Games
California’s sweeps lawsuit shakes the industry: Chumba drops Playtech titles as state targets Stake.us and major vendors in landmark case.
Pragmatic Play Games No Longer Available For US Sweepstakes Casino Players
Pragmatic Play exits sweepstakes casinos in the US after a California lawsuit, ending popular slots like Gates of Olympus.
