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VGW Says It’s Phasing Out Sweepstakes Play In NY: ‘This Decision Wasn’t Taken Lightly’
VGW to Sweepsy: “As we’ve previously said, we acknowledge increased interest in our innovative industry that millions of Americans enjoy, and are committed to respectful engagement on...
Matthew Bain
May 25, 2025
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Officially Signed Montana Sweeps Ban Bill Sets ‘Dangerous Precedent,’ SPGA Says
Montana's governor has signed SB 555, which bans sweepstakes casinos without naming them. The SPGA calls the law "vague" and "reckless" and warns it threatens legal digital promos like...
Grant Lucas
May 24, 2025
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Nevada Lawmakers Pass Bill Boosting Punishments For Unlicensed Operators, Including Sweeps Casinos
Nevada’s SB256 just passed both legislative chambers and now heads to the governor for his signature. It targets unlicensed gambling operators (including sweeps sites) with sharper teeth...
Matthew Bain
May 23, 2025
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SPGA: ‘We Share Common Values’ With SGLA, Welcome Their Presence In Sweeps Advocacy
The SPGA tells Sweepsy it embraces the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance as a new ally in the expanding effort to defend sweepstakes gaming in 2025. "We applaud any effort to advocate for...
Matthew Bain
May 22, 2025
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Louisiana House Committee Advances Senate Bill To Ban Online Sweepstakes Casinos
Facing a looming legislative deadline, Louisiana lawmakers are continuing their push to ban online sweepstakes casinos in the Pelican State. The House Committee on Administration of...
Grant Lucas
May 21, 2025
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Ohio Becomes 12th State To Introduce Bill Targeting Sweeps Casinos
Ohio just dropped HB298, targeting sweepstakes casinos with dual-currency systems — mere days after an Ohio iGaming bill was introduced. The fight over online gaming in the Buckeye State...
Matthew Bain
May 21, 2025
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New VGW-Backed Sweeps Advocacy Group Formed To ‘Give A Fresh Voice’ To Industry
SGLA spokesperson to Sweepsy: "The SPGA has done a lot of good things for the industry. However, VGW and our other industry-leading partners formed the SGLA to give a fresh voice and add to...
Matthew Bain
May 21, 2025
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Louisiana Sweeps Ban Bill, Already Through The Senate, Set For House Committee Hearing
Louisiana’s SB181, a bill to ban online sweepstakes casinos, gets its first House committee hearing Wednesday after passing the Senate 39-0. The session ends June 12, leaving a tight...
Matthew Bain
May 20, 2025
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New Ohio iGaming Bill Doesn’t Affect Online Sweepstakes Casinos
Ohio’s SB197 shakes up online gaming — greenlighting online casinos and iLottery — but online sweepstakes casinos stay safe. Only retail sweeps machines see changes, with oversight...
Matthew Bain
May 16, 2025
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Three More Sweeps Casinos Increase Minimum Age From 18 To 21
Three more sweeps casinos just raised their age limit from 18 to 21 — part of a bigger industry effort to prove they're serious about responsible gaming and ready for U.S....
Matthew Bain
May 15, 2025
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The Story Google Search Data Tells In The Sweeps Regulation vs. Ban Debate
States eye sweeps bans, but Google trends show players flocking to offshore sites. Could smart regulation protect consumers better than driving them...
Matthew Bain
May 14, 2025
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Is Anything Stopping Sweepstakes Casinos From Adding Prediction Markets?
Could sweepstakes sites eye prediction markets for growth? “You can do whatever,” says Dustin Gouker — bet on politics, pop culture, even WWE. It's not a cash cow, but could it be a...
Grant Lucas
May 13, 2025