Sweepsy News: Trends and Headlines Driving the Sweeps Market

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Hawaii Introduces Bill That Could Raise Questions For Sweeps Casinos

Hawaii lawmakers target illegal table games, but broad language referencing sweepstakes machines may raise questions for the sweeps...

Jason Brow

January 29, 2026

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VGW, SGLA Testify Against Sweeps Ban Bill In Maryland Senate

Sweepstakes industry warns SB112 would ban lawful online gaming, drive operators out, and leave Maryland consumers to offshore...

Erin Flynn Jay

January 29, 2026

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Judiciary Committee Amends, Approves Mississippi Sweeps Ban Bill

A Mississippi committee approved and amended SB2104, advancing a sweepstakes casino ban while also adding new safe-harbor protections for companies like internet service...

Matthew Bain

January 28, 2026

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Industry News

Fliff Changes Look Of Purchase Options In Fliff Cash Mode

Fliff just flipped the script on its in-app shop, spotlighting Fliff Cash over Fliff Coins when players are in Fliff Cash mode. The move isn’t illegal — but in today’s sweepstakes...

Matthew Bain

January 27, 2026

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Iowa Bill Paving Way For Sweeps Cease-And-Desists Set For Jan. 29 Hearing

An Iowa bill headed to its first hearing would empower gaming regulators to shut down sweepstakes casinos with cease-and-desist...

Matthew Bain

January 27, 2026

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After Setback, Virginia’s Sweeps Ban Bill Gets Another Hearing

Virginia’s iGaming bill hit a setback but isn’t dead yet, as lawmakers will reconsider Senate Bill 118 — which also bans sweepstakes...

Jason Brow

January 26, 2026

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Is New ‘Multiple’ Currency Language In Sweeps Ban Bills A Smart Move?

As states move from “dual currency” to “multiple currency” language to crack down on sweeps casinos, do other gaming models slip...

Matthew Bain

January 26, 2026

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ARB Interactive Founder Working With States To File Sweepstakes Modernization Acts

ARB Interactive founder Patrick Fechtmeyer explains to Sweepsy why he’s partnering with states to rewrite outdated sweepstakes laws for the digital...

Matthew Bain

January 22, 2026

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Industry News

SGLA Adds Global Payments Platform Paysafe As Newest Partner

SGLA adds payments giant Paysafe as a partner, hoping to strengthen its push for safe, responsible gaming as sweeps casinos face...

Bill Gelman

January 21, 2026

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Indiana Sweeps Bill To Get Second Hearing; Maryland Bills Set For First Hearings

Sweeps gaming faces a pivotal stretch as Indiana and Maryland lawmakers have new hearings set to debate the future of sweepstakes casino in their states in the coming...

Matthew Bain

January 20, 2026

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Iowa Bill Granting IRGC Power Over ‘Illegal Sweepstakes’ Officially Filed

The bill grants enforcement tools against things the IRGC considers to already be illegal — but it doesn't establish that sweepstakes casinos are illegal, ban them, or set any criteria...

Sadonna Price

January 15, 2026

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Industry News

Florida Bill That May Be Problematic For Sweeps Casinos Passes 2nd Committee

Florida HB189 advances, redefining internet gambling to include “other thing of value,” a change that could threaten online sweepstakes...

Matthew Bain

January 14, 2026

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