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Recent History Shows Louisiana Sweeps Ban Bill Still Has Major Hurdles
Louisiana nears ban on online sweepstakes casinos, but Mississippi’s failed attempt shows how quickly momentum can collapse.
SPGA: Amendment To NY Sweeps Ban Bill Turns 'Mess' Into 'Catastrophe'
NY amends S5935 to let gaming commission define “dual-currency,” but SPGA says it “doesn’t fix anything” and “punts the problem.”
Anti-Sweeps Bill Gaining Momentum In Connecticut Senate
Connecticut's SB1235, aiming to ban sweepstakes casinos and lottery couriers, gains Senate momentum with unanimous committee support.
Committee Passes Second New York Sweeps Ban Bill, Moves It To Assembly Floor
NY Assembly committee passes bill to ban sweeps casinos, the second such effort in 2025, citing youth gambling risks and regulatory concerns.
Montana House Passes Sweeps Ban Bill, Now Awaiting Governor's Signature
Montana passes Senate Bill 555, which likely applies to sweeps casinos with broad language banning online casinos using "any form of currency."
Funzpoints, One Of The More Established Sweeps Brands, Pulls Out Of New York
Funzpoints Casino, one of the biggest sweeps brands, exits New York — the most notable departure since the early wave of closures.
Louisiana Anti-Sweeps Bill Sponsor: This 'Does Not Affect' Promos In Other Industries
Louisiana advances bill to ban online sweepstakes casinos, aiming to curb illegal gambling and protect consumers statewide.
Arizona Puts Pressure on Sweepstakes Casinos with Cease-and-Desist Blitz
Arizona issued seven cease-and-desist orders targeting unlicensed operators including sweepstakes casinos, sports betting sites, and peer-to-peer exchanges. The enforcement follows a March 2025 PSA.
Does SPGA Response To Louisiana Sweeps Bill Mark Shift In Advocacy Strategy?
In Louisiana, SPGA changes tactics in opposing sweeps restrictions, hitting on broader risks to innovation, loyalty programs, consumer trust.
Montana, Arkansas Become Latest States With Bills That Would Ban Sweeps Sites
Sweeps sites under fire as Arkansas and Montana target unlicensed gaming. In MT, “operators using any form of currency” would face penalties.
Louisiana Becomes the 10th State to Introduce Anti-Sweeps Bill
Louisiana becomes the 10th state to introduce anti-sweeps bill, targeting the supply chain and increasing fines from $20,000 up to $100,000 per violation.
Multiple Sweepstake Operators Exiting New York Come April
Hello Millions, High 5 Games and other sweeps operators are retreating from New York, with emails announcing shutdowns on Mar. 25, ahead of a proposed legislative crackdown.
