Sweepsy News: Trends and Headlines Driving the Sweeps Market

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Industry News

Florida Bill That May Ban Sweeps Casinos Set For Jan. 14 Hearing

Florida House Bill 189 is set for a Jan. 14 hearing, and it includes a redefinition of online gambling that could put sweepstakes casinos at risk....

Matthew Bain

January 13, 2026

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Maryland Files 2 Bills To Ban Sweeps Casinos, SB112 & HB295

Maryland pre-files twin 2026 bills that would criminalize sweepstakes casinos, part of the 2026 wave of potential state-level sweeps...

Jason Brow

January 13, 2026

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‘I’m 100% Against’ Ban: What Indiana Lawmakers Are Saying About Regulating Sweeps Casinos

Several Indiana lawmakers minced no words when expressing their firm support of regulating sweeps casinos — or at least not banning them. Here's exactly what they've said so...

Matthew Bain

January 12, 2026

Virginia iGaming bill proposes ban on dual-currency

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Virginia Lawmaker Proposes Ban On Sweeps Casinos With HB161

Virginia’s HB161 would legalize iGaming for casinos while banning sweepstakes gaming, targeting dual-currency models with steep...

Jason Brow

January 12, 2026

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Mississippi Introduces New Bill Banning Sweepstakes Casinos

After its attempt failed in 2025, Mississippi is again trying to ban sweepstakes casinos with another piece of legislation in 2026, becoming the fourth state to file a bill so far this...

Matthew Bain

January 9, 2026

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Indiana Regulator Predicts 9 States Will Consider Sweeps Bans In 2026

Indiana’s gaming chair says nine states could take up 2026 bills targeting dual-currency sweepstakes casinos, signaling continued pressure after five states enacted bans in...

Matthew Bain

January 9, 2026

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Betty Sweeps Announces ‘Permanent’ Shutdown After Bans and Cease-and-Desists

Betty Sweeps will be permanently discontinuing operations effective January 23,...

Jason Brow

January 9, 2026

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Sweeps Casinos Are Not Currently Illegal In Indiana, Regulator’s General Counsel Says

The general counsel for the Indiana Gaming Commission says sweepstakes casinos aren’t illegal under current law, pointing to dual-currency models as lawmakers debate whether to ban or...

Matthew Bain

January 7, 2026