Sweepsy News: Trends and Headlines Driving the Sweeps Market

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Governors In Tennessee, Louisiana, Iowa Sign Bills Targeting Sweeps Gaming

With the signatures, Tennessee bans Sweeps Coin gameplay, Louisiana escalates penalties with racketeering laws, and Iowa expands enforcement...

Erin Flynn Jay

May 28, 2026

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Gaming Attorney Discusses Durability Of 4 Sweeps Casino Pivots

Gaming attorney Charles Farrell breaks down which emerging sweepstakes casino gameplay pivots may hold up under growing legal scrutiny — and which models still face the most...

Matthew Bain

May 27, 2026

Industry News

Gold Treasure Casino Is ‘Temporarily Shutting Down Operations’

In an email to its players, Gold Treasure Casino said: "This is not necessarily goodbye forever - we may return in the future stronger and better than...

Matthew Bain

May 25, 2026

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OK Gov. Calls Sweeps Ban ‘Vague And Overbroad’ But Legislature Overrides His Veto

Gov. Kevin Stitt warns SB1589 is “so broad that it criminalizes everyday apps people use for fun,” but Oklahoma lawmakers still override his veto to ban Sweeps Coin gameplay statewide...

Matthew Bain

May 14, 2026

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Indiana, Illinois, Tennessee See Sweeps Casinos Exit In May

Pulsz, Onyx Odds, and Funzpoints added new restricted states in May as lawmakers and regulators continue their scrutiny...

Matthew Bain

May 12, 2026

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Oklahoma Governor Vetoes Sweepstakes Casino Ban Bill

After Oklahoma SB1589 received overwhelming support, Gov. Kevin Stitt vetoes bill that would've banned dual-currency sweepstakes...

Bill Gelman

May 12, 2026

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Louisiana Passes Dual-Currency Gaming Ban, Likely Locking In Racketeering Status For Sweeps

Louisiana lawmakers passed HB883 to outlaw sweeps casinos. Unless vetoed, HB883 and HB53 provide unprecedented enforcement against...

Matthew Bain

May 12, 2026

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Minnesota Sweeps Ban Has One Week Left To Pass

Minnesota’s sweepstakes casino ban bill faces a tight deadline as SF4474 awaits House action before session ends May...

Matthew Bain

May 11, 2026

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Louisiana, Minnesota See Major Progress With Remaining Sweeps Bans

Minnesota and Louisiana move closer to sweeping bans on dual-currency sweepstakes casinos and related vendors. And the Louisiana bill could also have racketeering...

Matthew Bain

May 6, 2026