Tribal Leader Expects CA Gov. Newsom Not To Sign AB831, But It Will Still Become Law
A webinar hosted by Indian Gaming Association execs Victor Rocha and Jason Giles on Wednesday amounted to a victory lap around California’s sweepstakes casinos ban and an echo chamber...
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With AB831 Passed In CA, SGLA Dedicates Resources To NY Veto Efforts
Perhaps sensing a crack in the door, the SGLA is mobilizing New Yorkers to fight back against the sweeps ban bill that Gov. Hochul still hasn't...
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The Future Of Sweeps Casinos? Expert Thinks They’ll Likely ‘Follow A Similar Path As DFS 2.0’
Though bans cut the market in 2025 and may continue to shrink it down the line, an expert tells Sweepsy that sweeps casinos won’t disappear, predicting a DFS-like patchwork of...
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Prominent Sweeps Casino Exits California Before Newsom Makes Decision On AB831
Carnival Citi has pulled out of California, becoming the second sweeps casino to recently exit the state, underscoring mounting pressure on the industry as operators prepare for Gov. Gavin...
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After Passage Of CA Sweeps Ban, Baba Casino Re-Opens In 6 States
Baba Casino cuts its excluded states from 23 to 17, reopening in Ohio, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Arkansas. The timing — soon after California's sweeps ban bill passed —...
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Sweeps Casino Will Shut Down Oct. 1, Citing ‘Increasing Regulatory Uncertainty’ In The U.S.
Vivaro.us will close Oct. 1, 2025, citing rising U.S. regulatory pressure. The move signals smaller sweepstakes casinos may face the harshest fallout as states crack down on the...
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Spree Removes Georgia And Alabama From Excluded Markets
Could Spree's decision in Alabama and Georgia reflect how operators are responding to likely losing access to California? Sweeps casinos will need to generate extra revenue...
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California Legislature Passes Sweeps Casinos Ban, Sends Bill To Gov. Newsom For Signature
California's gaming tribes and social casinos secure a major victory with AB831’s passage, likely banning dual-currency sweeps casinos and reshaping the state’s online gaming market...
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11 Vendors Have Blocked Their Games On Stake.us In California
Stake.us is feeling the impact from California’s lawsuit as major vendors like NetEnt, Red Tiger, and Big Time Gaming pull their titles, Sweepsy has learned, cutting off access for...
Eilers & Krejcik Forecasts Downturn For Sweepstakes Casinos
With regulatory pressure being dialed up, sweepstakes casinos are facing an uncertain, and perhaps less prosperous, future. In fact, recent analysis by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming forecasts...
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Ruby Sweeps Restricts Access For Players In Arizona
Ruby Sweeps has shut down sweeps play in Arizona despite not receiving a cease-and-desist, joining 19 excluded states as regulators and lawmakers ramp up pressure on online sweepstakes...
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CA Sweeps Ban Clears Its Final Committee With Assembly Vote Next
AB831, a bill to ban sweepstakes casinos in California, moves to the full Assembly after unanimous committee approval, with four tribes voicing opposition ahead of a Friday...