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California Senate Committee Registers Support and Opposition to Sweepstakes Ban Bill
The California Senate Governmental Organization Committee included a bill on its agenda this morning that would ban sweepstakes casinos in the state. The committee gave an opportunity for supporters and opponents to record their stances and make short comments onto the record.
SPGA Criticizes California AB 831 as Overly Broad in Letter to Sponsor
The Social and Promotional Games Association has shared its stance on California AB 831 with the bill’s new sponsor, encouraging him to oppose
CA Sweeps Players Have Contacted Lawmakers 20K Times About AB831, Per SGLA Data
VGW is directing California players to an SGLA page where they can contact their local legislators. That's happened nearly 20K times so far.
VGW Says It 'Would Be Happy' To Pay Sales Tax In California, 'Open To' Other Tax Frameworks
“We would be happy to" pay sales tax, VGW tells lawmakers ahead of California AB831’s Senate committee hearing on Tuesday.
ARB Interactive Receives Court Approval For Publishers Clearing House Acquisition
ARB Interactive acquires Publishers Clearing House for $7.1M, aiming to modernize the iconic sweepstakes brand with a mobile-first strategy.
Louisiana Attorney General’s Opinion Supports Regulatory Actions Against Sweepstakes Games
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has issued an opinion on sweepstakes casino games, calling them illegal gambling and promising action.
Golden Hearts Games Urges California Players To Tell Representatives To Oppose Sweeps Ban Bill
At least one sweepstakes casino is mobilizing California users to oppose AB831, a bill that could ban their games across the state.
Following Consumer Notice, High 5 Casino Updates Terms With New Arizona Exclusion
High 5 Games told players that it will no longer offer its social casino games in Arizona following a consumer notice from gaming regulators.
Chanced Officially Shuts Down In Louisiana Following Cease-And-Desist
Chanced exits Louisiana after sweepstakes casino crackdown; AG warns operators may face lawsuits, asset seizures, and profit forfeiture.
Some Sweeps Casinos Already Leaving NJ, Even Before Governor Signs A5447
Three sweeps casinos are shutting down in NJ — even before Gov. Murphy signs the bill banning them. Here’s what they're telling players.
New Jersey Bill Banning Sweepstakes Casinos Awaits Governor's Signature
A5447 made it through the Assembly and Senate today and now heads to Gov. Murphy for signature.
2025 Sweeps Casino Debate: Who’s Riding High and Who’s Facing Headwinds
It's mid-2025 and the online sweepstakes casino fight has hit full tilt. Here is who is riding high and who’s facing headwinds.
