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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
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Surging Playstudios Stock Price Sheds Light On Positive Outlook For Sweeps Industry
Playstudios stock surged 15.5% after announcing its move into sweepstakes. CEO Andrew Pascal: “Our vision is to reclaim sweepstakes for what it was intended to...
Matthew Bain
May 13, 2025
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Will SB 517 Redefine ‘Thing of Value’ and Threaten the Sweeps Model?
Senate Bill 517 in Texas would redefine a gambling device and increase penalties, potentially impacting sweepstakes casinos without explicitly naming them. The bill broadens the definition...
Dan Holmes
May 12, 2025
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Breaking Down The Current Status Of All Sweepstakes Casino Bills
In 2025, 11 states introduced bills targeting online sweepstakes casinos. One has passed both legislative chambers but has not been signed. Others have fizzled out. Which ones still matter...
Matthew Bain
May 9, 2025
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How FanDuel’s Pick ‘Em Launch Is Tied To Sweeps Industry Scrutiny
If it wasn't already clear, FanDuel Picks' debut marks a clear shift in the gambling spotlight — DFS pick 'ems are old news, and now it's sweepstakes casinos feeling the...
Matthew Bain
May 8, 2025