Industry News
Maine Regulator Calls Sweeps Casinos ‘Illegal’ While SPGA Asks For ‘Constructive Dialogue’
The Maine Gambling Control Unit's public warning isn't a subpoena or cease-and-desist, so sweeps casinos aren’t required to leave Maine. MGCU says it lacks authority over such sites,...
Matthew Bain
June 11, 2025
Industry News
Pulsz Casino, Pulsz Bingo Pull Sweeps & Social Platforms From 3 More States
These are full departures — meaning residents in Connecticut, Louisiana, and Maryland won't even be able to play games on Pulsz with Gold...
Matthew Bain
June 11, 2025
New York Assembly Still Working To Pass Bill To Ban Online Sweepstakes Casinos
The New York Office of the Attorney General may have celebrated the shutdown of 26 online sweepstakes casinos in the Empire State, but that hasn’t slowed down lawmakers from continuing to...
Grant Lucas
June 11, 2025
Featured
For Sweeps Casinos, Reddit Post Helps Show Why They Want Regulation Over Bans
After NY’s sweeps ban, a top Reddit mod urges crypto casinos — no ID, no taxes. Lawmakers want safety, but are sweeps bans pushing players into riskier, darker corners of online...
Matthew Bain
June 10, 2025
Legal
Governor’s Veto Could Buy Sweepstakes Games More Time in Louisiana
Updated June 13: Landry vetoed SB 181 stating that the bill was unnecessary and the current law includes illegal...
Derek Helling
June 9, 2025
Industry News
SPGA Pushes Back Against NY AG’s Sweepstake Casino Crackdown
The Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA) released a statement sharing disappointment by the New York Attorney General Letitia James' mischaracterization of legal sweepstakes...
Cheryle Shepstone
June 7, 2025
Industry News
New York Attorney General Announces Shutdown Of 26 Online Sweepstakes Casinos
New York officials are not waiting for legislation to pass in order to rid the state of online sweepstakes casinos, as Attorney General Letitia James announced on Friday that all sweeps...
Grant Lucas
June 6, 2025
Industry News
High 5 Casino Faces New Lawsuit From New Jersey Resident
A New Jersey resident has filed a lawsuit seeking to recover funds from High 5 Casino, alleging the site’s games are illegal...
Derek Helling
June 6, 2025
Industry News
SGLA Enters Legislative Discussion With Scathing Comments On Bills In CT, Louisiana
The SGLA is now publicly commenting on sweeps legislation, blasting newly passed bills in Louisiana & Connecticut as rushed, misinformed, and a gift to black market...
Matthew Bain
June 6, 2025
Featured
Connecticut Sends Sweeps Ban Bill To Governor, Plus The Latest From Other States
What's the latest with sweeps ban bills in Connecticut, Louisiana, New York, New Jersey, and more? We've got you...
Matthew Bain
June 4, 2025
Industry News
Federal Judge Sends Stake.us Case to Arbitration, Leaving Legality Unresolved
A recent ruling by a federal judge in California has directed a lawsuit against Stake.us, operated by Sweepsteaks Limited, to private arbitration. The case, filed by California resident...
Sadonna Price
June 3, 2025
Industry News
Louisiana House To Debate Sweeps Ban Bill On Monday
Louisiana is close to banning online sweepstakes casinos. SB 181 targets dual-currency games and could bring fines and prison time for violators if signed into law. House vote is set for...
Dan Holmes
May 31, 2025