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Tennessee House Strips Sweeps From Gambling Bill, But Senate Rejects Changes
Senate rejects House rewrite of SB2136, sending bill to conference and prolonging uncertainty around sweepstakes casinos.
Louisiana Legislature On Track To Classify Sweeps As Racketeering
Louisiana’s HB53 nears final vote, potentially classifying sweepstakes gaming as racketeering and escalating enforcement statewide.
Another Successful Hearing For Louisiana Bill That May Classify Sweeps As Racketeering
Louisiana lawmakers push HB53 forward, aiming to potentially treat sweepstakes gaming as racketeering ahead of a full Senate vote.
Mega Frenzy Informs Players It Will Shut Down April 30
Popular sweeps casino Mega Frenzy to close April 30, highlighting mounting pressure on smaller operators in the U.S. market
The Latest Sweeps Casino Pivot? A Subscription Model — And Refunding Losses
New sweeps model ties revenue to subscriptions, not play, as Thrillaroo tests a “win-win” refund system as industry scrutiny continues.
Racketeering, Dual-Currency Sweeps Bills Take Big Steps In Louisiana
HB53 and HB883 gain momentum in Louisiana, signaling one of the toughest crackdowns yet on sweepstakes casinos and dual-currency gaming
Investing Expert: If Playtika Wants To Sell, Could A Sweeps Operator Buy It?
Playtika may be for sale again, with one analyst suggesting a sweepstakes gaming company could be a surprising buyer to unlock hidden value.
Committee Deadline Waived For Minnesota Sweeps Ban As It Clears Another Hearing
Minnesota advances bill to ban sweepstakes casinos after suspending deadline, sending SF4474 to Finance Committee for further review.
New Washington, DC Bill Would Ban Sweeps Casinos, Legalize iGaming
Council Bill 260656 would tax iGaming operators in Washington, DC at 25% and outlaw any "dual-currency gaming product" in the District.
Minnesota Sweeps Ban Bill Still Active, Passes 3rd Committee
Minnesota sweepstakes casino ban advances unanimously, with debate as one lawmaker calls it “narrowly tailored” to protect state law.
Tennessee Bill Drops Ban, Instead Orders Study On Regulating Sweeps Casinos
Tennessee’s HB1885 shifts from banning sweepstakes casinos to studying regulation, taxation, and potential state revenue from online games.
Louisiana Bill That Would Ban Dual-Currency Gaming Clears 1st Committee
Louisiana’s HB883 advances, targeting sweepstakes casinos, tightening enforcement, and protecting financial institutions with key amendments.
