AGA VP Cites Rebuttal of Sweepstakes Casino Site Operators’ Arguments as Primary Reason Behind New Polling
American Gaming Association VP Tres York detailed a survey on sweepstakes casinos with the hosts of “The New Normal” webcast on...
Derek Helling
August 7, 2025
Stake.us Named as Defendant in South Carolina Sweepstakes Lawsuit
A federal lawsuit filed in South Carolina alleges that some sweepstakes casino apps function as thinly-veiled real money gambling platforms. Stake.us is named as a defendant in the South...
Dan Holmes
August 6, 2025
Industry News
MyPrize.us No Longer Active In New Jersey As AB5447’s Effective Date Approaches
MyPrize.us blocks New Jersey users as the state’s sweepstakes casino ban nears effect. It joins VGW, Funzpoints, and others exiting amid growing legal pressure on sweeps gaming...
Matthew Bain
August 1, 2025
Industry News
Zula Casino Shuts Down Sweeps Coin Games In 5 States
Zula Casino ends Sweeps Coins play in five more states on Aug. 1, 2025. Gold Coin games remain available as the brand adapts to new laws and scrutiny in the sweepstakes casino...
Matthew Bain
July 31, 2025
Industry News
BetMGM CEO: ‘We Believe Sweeps Should Be Illegal iGaming’
BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt calls sweepstakes casinos illegal and harmful to players and state revenue. As Q2 earnings calls continue, will more industry leaders join the growing debate over...
Matthew Bain
July 30, 2025
Lawsuits
Illinois Resident Wants To Bring Class-Action Lawsuit Against WOW Vegas For Alleged Violations Of State’s Gambling Laws
A new potential class-action lawsuit against WOW Vegas operator MW Services seeks court order to force abandonment of sweepstakes...
Derek Helling
July 25, 2025
Industry News
Hello Millions, B-Two Operations Sites Adjusting California Sweeps Promo Strategy
As AB831 moves forward in the California Legislature, B-Two Operations shifts its promo strategy for Hello Millions, PlayFame, and Spin Blitz, pausing affiliate marketing in the...
Matthew Bain
July 25, 2025
Industry News
Chumba Casino, VGW Sites To Start New Jersey Sweeps Phase-Out On July 29
VGW will phase out Sweeps Coins in New Jersey starting July 29 due to AB5447, but players can continue using Gold Coins on Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots, and Global Poker for social...
Matthew Bain
July 25, 2025
Industry News
Why VGW Is Better Positioned In NY & NJ Than Other Sweeps Operators — Slightly
As sweeps casinos face bans in New York New Jersey, VGW has a (slight) hidden edge: its stake in Jackpot.com, a lottery courier firmly entrenched in both key...
Matthew Bain
July 23, 2025
Industry News
2 More Sweeps Casinos Shut Down In New Jersey Ahead Of AB 5447 Becoming Law
Funzpoints and Spree have shut down in New Jersey as the state moves closer to banning sweepstakes casinos under AB 5447, which will take effect...
Matthew Bain
July 22, 2025
Industry News
Sweeps Casino MegaBonanza Pulls Promo Materials In California
MegaBonanza pauses California promotions as AB831 — a bill that would ban sweepstakes casinos and penalize affiliate partners if it becomes law —...
Matthew Bain
July 21, 2025
Industry News
California Sweeps Ban Bill To Have Next Hearing Aug. 18
AB831, aiming to ban online sweepstakes casinos in California, heads to a pivotal Senate Appropriations hearing on Aug. 18. Its fate hinges on committee approval before advancing to a full...
Matthew Bain
July 20, 2025