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NJ Gov. Signs Sweeps Ban Bill — Effectively Immediately — Into Law
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signs AB5447, making sweepstakes casinos illegal immediately as operators exit and critics decry overreach.
Arizona Expands Enforcement With Cease-And-Desists To Pulsz, Betty Sweeps, Thrillzz, Fliff
Arizona regulators hit Fliff, Thrillzz, Pulsz, and Betty Sweeps with cease-and-desist orders in latest crackdown on sweeps gaming.
Tribal Opposition Emerges In California: KEDA Urges Committee To Reject AB831
KEDA's message to lawmakers: "Reject AB 831 and work toward legislation that expands — not restricts — opportunity for every tribal nation."
Expert: 2 'Obvious Reasons' Backers Used 'Gut-And-Amend' To Push CA Sweeps Ban Bill
Industry expert says "there are some pretty obvious reasons" why sweeps opponents used "gut-and-amend" to fast-track the CA sweeps ban bill.
Ruby Sweeps Is Shutting Down In Nevada On Aug. 15
Ruby Sweeps will exit Nevada Aug. 15, citing "changes in the state of Nevada" that target a group of operators including sweeps casinos.
Expert: Adding 'Knowingly' To CA Sweeps Ban Bill Targets 'Deliberate Ignorance' & 'Willful Blindness'
AB831’s “knowingly” tweak may seem like higher protection but a legal expert says willful blindness can still count as knowledge.
Inside The 'Gut-And-Amend' Process Putting CA Sweeps Ban Bill On The Fast Track
California’s AB831 morphed from a tribal gaming bill to a sweeps casino ban, spotlighting the controversial gut-and-amend lawmaking tactic.
PLAYSTUDIOS Sweeps Platform Coming To 'Full Footprint Of Qualified US States Later This Year'
The CEO of PLAYSTUDIOS addressed questions about the regulatory landscape of online sweepstakes games during the company’s earnings call.
Modo.us Adds California Legal Protection To Its Terms & Conditions
Modo.us adds broad CA liability waiver as AB831 nears passage, aiming to shield itself if sweepstakes casinos are banned in the state.
McLuck, B-Two Operations Sweeps Casinos Re-Open In 2 States
B-Two reopens McLuck, Hello Millions, SpinBlitz, and PlayFame to Alabama, Georgia players, reversing previous restrictions.
Light & Wonder Says Sweeps Casinos Causing 'Top-Line Impact' On Its Social Casino Apps
Light & Wonder blames sweeps casinos in part for SciPlay revenue dip, touts gains in states banning sweeps, and eyes growth in social gaming.
RealPrize Adds 3 More States To Its Excluded Markets
RealPrize exits Louisiana, Delaware, and New Jersey, avoiding legal risks as sweeps casino crackdowns intensify across multiple U.S. states.
