Industry News
Louisiana Anti-Sweeps Bill Sponsor: This ‘Does Not Affect’ Promos In Other Industries
Senate Bill 181 would ban online sweepstakes casinos in Louisiana, which Sen. Adam Bass said "are ripping off Louisiana...
Grant Lucas
April 24, 2025
Legal
Arizona Puts Pressure on Sweepstakes Casinos with Cease-and-Desist Blitz
Arizona issued seven cease-and-desist orders targeting unlicensed operators including sweepstakes casinos, sports betting sites, and peer-to-peer exchanges. The enforcement follows a March...
Cheryle Shepstone
April 17, 2025
Industry News
Does SPGA Response To Louisiana Sweeps Bill Mark Shift In Advocacy Strategy?
In what appears to be a bold strategy shift, the SPGA warns that sweeping restrictions on sweepstakes gaming could threaten innovation, loyalty programs, and trusted business models across...
Sadonna Price
April 16, 2025
Industry News
Montana, Arkansas Become Latest States With Bills That Would Ban Sweeps Sites
New bills in Arkansas and Montana could shut down sweepstakes casinos, redefining online gambling laws and cracking down on unlicensed operators using digital currency or prize-based...
Sadonna Price
April 8, 2025
Industry News
Louisiana Becomes the 10th State to Introduce Anti-Sweeps Bill
Louisiana becomes the 10th state to introduce anti-sweeps bill, targeting the supply chain and increasing fines from $20,000 up to $100,000 per...
Cheryle Shepstone
April 5, 2025
Featured
Multiple Sweepstake Operators Exiting New York Come April
Hello Millions, High 5 Games and other sweeps operators are retreating from New York, with emails announcing shutdowns on Mar. 25, ahead of a proposed legislative...
Cheryle Shepstone
March 25, 2025
Featured
Is It Time For The Minimum Age In All Gambling Markets To Be 21?
Should the gambling age be 21 across the board? “We should be consistent,” says Sen. Joseph Addabbo, as operators like VGW raise age limits to promote responsible gaming and protect...
Valerie Cross
March 14, 2025
Industry News
MD Senator Says Sweeps Casinos ‘Ripping Off’ Citizens, While VGW Asks For Regulation
At a hearing for SB860, Sen. Corderman said sweeps casinos are “ripping off” citizens — while an industry advocate urged regulation to protect...
Grant Lucas
March 7, 2025
Featured
Why Sweeps Terms & Conditions Are Extra Important To Read In Florida And New York
Florida and New York online sweepstakes casino players face a $5K prize redemption limit, impacting big wins. Learn why this rule exists, how sites handle it, and what it means for Sweeps...
Matthew Bain
March 6, 2025
Featured
VGW On Raising Age Limit From 18 To 21: ‘Our Goal Is To Exceed Industry Standards’
A VGW spokesperson told Sweepsy the company's decision to change its minimum age requirement was part of its effort to be "best-in-class" for responsible gaming. "We view ourselves as an...
Matthew Bain
March 6, 2025
Industry News
New York Bill Introduced To Explicitly Prohibit Online Sweepstakes Casinos
A New York Senate bill specifically targets sweeps casinos, saying they "evade consumer protection" and "responsible gambling"...
Grant Lucas
March 5, 2025
Industry News
Pulsz Leaves West Virginia, Says Promotions Now ‘Limited’ In Mississippi & Louisiana
Players logging into Pulsz are now greeted with a message saying: “Please also note that our Services are no longer accessible for the residents of the State of West...
Matthew Bain
March 4, 2025