Sweepsy News: Trends and Headlines Driving the Sweeps Market

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Florida Bills Advance, Raising Enforcement Stakes for Sweepstakes Casinos

Hearings focused largely on illegal gaming machines and enforcement, but broader language could raise legal risks for online sweepstakes...

Mike Breen

February 10, 2026

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Florida Bill Modifying ‘Internet Gambling’ Definition Set For 3rd Committee Hearing

Florida’s HB189 heads to its final House committee, with broad “internet gambling” language that could pose risks for sweepstakes...

Matthew Bain

February 9, 2026

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Indiana Sweeps Ban Set For First Senate Committee Hearing; Updates In Maine, Tennessee, Virginia

Indiana’s fast-moving sweeps casino ban advances to a Feb. 11 Senate hearing, as similar bills progress in Maine and Virginia — plus updates on other efforts in Mississippi, Oklahoma,...

Matthew Bain

February 6, 2026

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Mississippi Senate Passes Bill Banning Sweeps Gaming For 2nd Straight Year

Mississippi Senate backs SB2104 in a 52-0 vote to ban sweepstakes casinos, sending the fast-moving bill to the House for its next...

Matthew Bain

February 5, 2026

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2nd Virginia Bill That Would Ban Sweeps Gaming Clears Subcommittee

Virginia’s HB161 advances through subcommittee, seeking to curb sweepstakes casinos by replacing them with a regulated iGaming...

Jason Brow

February 5, 2026

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Retail Casinos, Sweeps Reps Highlight First Hearing For Maryland HB295

First hearing for Maryland HB295 spotlights sweeps ban debate, with regulators citing C&Ds, casinos urging action, and operators pushing...

Erin Flynn Jay

February 5, 2026

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Illinois Unloads Mountain Of Cease-And-Desists On Sweeps Casinos

Illinois cracks down on sweepstakes casinos, issuing 60-plus cease-and-desist letters and forcing operators to exit or change...

Jason Brow

February 5, 2026

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Florida Attorney General Is Actively Meeting With Sweeps Operators

Florida Attorney General Jason Uthmeier is meeting with sweeps casino operators, Sweepsy was told, signaling real engagement as the national debate over banning sweeps gaming...

Matthew Bain

February 4, 2026