Sweepsy News: Trends and Headlines Driving the Sweeps Market

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How Increased Focus On Prediction Markets May Help Or Hurt Sweeps Casinos

Google data reveals a massive gap between prediction market and sweeps casino interest, but gaming attorney Josh Kirschner says reduced attention doesn’t necessarily mean reduced...

Matthew Bain

July 8, 2026

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McLuck, Hello Millions Fully Shutting Down In Tennessee On July 13

Tennessee players will lose access to McLuck, Hello Millions, PlayFame, and SpinBlitz as the sites fully exit the state July 13, blocking off Gold Coin gameplay and going 100% offline in...

Matthew Bain

July 7, 2026

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Sidepot Casino, Fliff’s Sister Site, Shuts Down Operations In Iowa

Another major sweepstakes casino leaves Iowa despite no ban. Is there potentially behind-the-scenes regulatory pressure? Or is this just an abundance of...

Matthew Bain

June 30, 2026

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Major Operators Continue To Exit Indiana, Where Sweeps Casinos Become Illegal July 1

More sweepstakes casinos are leaving Indiana ahead of the July 1 sweeps gaming ban, with MyPrize and sites from two large companies among...

Matthew Bain

June 30, 2026

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How Will 2026 Affect Sweeps Casino Industry? Gaming Attorney Goes In-Depth

Is 2026 the year sweepstakes casinos began to decline — or the year the industry reinvented itself? Gaming attorney Josh Kirschner weighs...

Matthew Bain

June 26, 2026

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After Shuttering Sweeps Casino, Kickr Pivots To Sweeps Skill Games With GetGud

Kickr's successor, GetGud, combines dual-currency gaming with skill-based contests, potentially offering a regulatory...

Matthew Bain

June 23, 2026

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Some Sweeps Operators Showing Abundance Of Caution In Iowa

Iowa hasn't banned sweepstakes casinos, yet several operators are leaving. New enforcement powers help explain why, but the timing is...

Matthew Bain

June 22, 2026

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Tracking Legislative Wins For Anti-Sweeps, Pro-Sweeps Coalitions In 2026

A look at the 2026 sweepstakes casino legislative battle: 5 states passed bans, 5 failed, and one bill remains...

Matthew Bain

June 8, 2026

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Yay Casino, Blazesoft Sites End Sweeps Coin Gameplay In Illinois

Blazesoft has ended Sweeps Coin gameplay across its Illinois sweepstakes casinos, including Yay Casino and Zula Casino, as operators continue responding to the state's sweeping enforcement...

Matthew Bain

June 6, 2026

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Lawyer Details Potential Pitfalls Of Subscription Models For Sweeps Operators

A gaming attorney warns subscription-based sweepstakes casinos may face the same legal challenges as dual-currency models, with recurring fees potentially strengthening regulators’...

Matthew Bain

June 3, 2026