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DC Council Holds 1st Public Meeting On iGaming Bill That Would Also Ban Sweeps
DC Council debates iGaming bill to legalize online casinos, add consumer protections, tax revenue — and ban sweepstakes platforms.
WOW Vegas Ends SC Gameplay In Illinois; Ruby Sweeps Exits Indiana
Illinois crackdown and Indiana legislation drive sweepstakes casinos out, while another operator seemingly shuts down entirely.
Oklahoma Becomes 4th State To Pass Sweeps Ban In 2026
Oklahoma passes SB1589 to ban sweepstakes casinos, sending it to Gov. Stitt. If signed, it becomes law Nov. 1, 2026.
Iowa Legislature Passes Sweeptakes Casinos Bill As Session Winds Down
In an extended session, Iowa lawmakers passed a bill that grants state regulators greater enforcement power against sweepstakes casinos.
Tennessee Bill Heads To Governor With Sweepstakes Casino Ban Language Intact
SB2136 has cleared a conference committee and both chambers of the Tennessee legislature, including language that bans sweepstakes casinos.
Louisiana Passes Bill That May Make Sweeps Casinos A Racketeering Crime
Louisiana passes HB53, potentially classifying sweeps under racketeering — raising stakes as HB883 moves to ban dual-currency gaming.
New Bill In New York Would Further Restrict Sweeps Casinos. How?
New York builds on its sweeps ban, with SB10092 cracking down on sweeps casino, social gaming, and gambling ads targeting minors online.
Hearings Upcoming For Louisiana, Washington, DC Sweeps Bans
Louisiana is set to hold a Senate hearing on HB883 as DC schedules a public hearing on its sweepstakes and iGaming overhaul bill.
Will Iowa's Sweeps Bill Pass In Final Days Of 2026 Session?
Iowa session drags on, keeping sweeps casino bill alive as lawmakers weigh giving regulators new power to crack down on unlicensed sites.
Minnesota Lawmaker: McDonald's Isn't Worried About Our Sweeps Ban Bill
Bill to ban sweepstakes casinos in Minnesota heads to Senate floor after committee approval.
Modo Boxes Are The Newest Innovation In The Sweeps Casino Industry
Modo Boxes arrive on Modo.us, letting users buy tickets to open mystery boxes packed with random physical and digital prizes.
Why Federal Protections For Prediction Markets Are Stronger Than Sweepstakes Casinos
Here's why sweeps casinos lack federal preemption claims while prediction markets lean on CFTC oversight to challenge state enforcement.
