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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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