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- Matthew Bain
AceBet’s Updated Terms Drop California, New York From Excluded States
AceBet’s updated terms remove California and New York from its excluded states as the site uses trading cards, surveys and app offers to award Sweeps Coins.
Oct 25, 2026 - Erin Flynn Jay
SGLA Donates $10,000 To Illinois' 2nd Story Ranch To Support Addiction Recovery
Donation supports recovery program combining housing, meaningful work and Illinois' harness racing tradition.
Oct 27, 2026 - Matthew Bain
WOW Vegas Ends Sweeps Coin Gameplay In Iowa
WOW Vegas has ended Sweeps Coin gameplay in Iowa, leaving players with WOW Coins only. Rolla Casino has also restricted Sweeps Coin play in the state.
Oct 27, 2026 - Matthew Bain
McLuck, B-Two Operations Sites To Exit Oklahoma On Nov. 1
McLuck and other B-Two Operations sites update their terms to inform players they will stop operating in Oklahoma on Nov. 1.
Oct 26, 2026 - Matthew Bain
GiddyUp Set To End Operations Soon, But Unclear If Temporary Or Permanent
GiddyUp will stop credit purchases Oct. 15 and disable games Oct. 19. The company calls it a temporary wind-down but has not confirmed a return date.
Oct 14, 2026 - Matthew Bain
Coin Wizard Games, Golden Hearts Sister Site, To Permanently Shut Down On Oct. 28
Coin Wizard Games will end Sweeps Coin gameplay Oct. 21 before closing its website Oct. 28. Golden Hearts Games will remain open.
Oct 14, 2026 - Matthew Bain
Baba Casino, ACE Casino Exit Oklahoma Ahead of Nov. 1 Sweeps Ban
Baba Casino will end Sweeps Coin play and redemptions Oct. 21, while ACE Casino has already left Oklahoma entirely. Other operators are setting their own exit dates before the state’s Nov. 1 ban.
Oct 14, 2026 - Matthew Bain
Indiana Sen. Ron Alting Halts Re-Election Campaign Ahead of Nov. 3 Vote
Alting, who backed regulating sweepstakes casinos rather than banning them, remains on the ballot while undergoing medical evaluation and treatment.
Oct 14, 2026 - Matthew Bain
Wyoming Committee Sponsors Sweeps Casino Ban Bill for 2027 Session
Wyoming’s proposed bill would target single-currency and dual-currency sweepstakes gaming, as well as third-party services, when the legislature convenes in January 2027.
Oct 13, 2026 - Matthew Bain
Modo.us Replaces Box Tickets With Cash for Modo Boxes in Oct. 2 Update
Modo Boxes players can now pay directly from a Cash Wallet, though converted Box Tickets require a 1x purchase-through before withdrawal.
Oct 11, 2026 - Matthew Bain
Popular Games Provider Pulls Its Titles From Sweeps Casinos In Iowa
Popular games vendor 3 Oaks Gaming has pulled its titles from Iowa sweepstakes casinos, a move that may signal an abundance of caution.
Aug 14, 2026 - Matthew Bain
Some Operators Now Tying Sweeps Coins To Physical Product Purchases
Could selling physical products keep Sweeps Coins alive? A new model tests whether product sales can sidestep sweeps casino bans.
Aug 12, 2026 - Erin Flynn Jay
As Sweeps Industry Changes, Legendz's Strategy Focuses On Content, Not New Gaming Model
Legendz is taking a different approach to the evolving sweeps market, using storytelling and branding to fuel its new Jolly Sweeps platform.
Aug 11, 2026 - Matthew Bain
RealPrize, LoneStar Ending Sweeps Coin Gameplay In Delaware
RealPrize and LoneStar are ending Sweeps Coin gameplay in Delaware, with players facing key August and September deadlines.
Aug 11, 2026 - Matthew Bain
Well-Known Sweeps Casino Abruptly Shuts Down, Another Plans To
The Money Factory and CoinFrenzy are shutting down, raising questions about player balances, assets, and whether new platforms are coming.
Aug 10, 2026 - Matthew Bain
How Gaming Executive's X Post Revealed Potential Future For Sweeps Operators
Prediction markets may eventually offer sweepstakes operators a path to all 50 states. Alex Ursa's demo shows how.
Jul 26, 2026 - Matthew Bain
Reasons To Believe Gold Treasure Casino May Return In Different Form
Gold Treasure Casino hints at a return as its owner appears to be planning the platform's next chapter, possibly under a new gaming model.
Jul 14, 2026 - Matthew Bain
Breaking Down 9 Dual-Currency Alternatives Offered By Sweeps Casinos
Sweepstakes casinos face a turning point. Explore nine emerging gaming models operators are using beyond dual-currency play.
Jul 14, 2026 - Matthew Bain
VGW Has Expanded Its Library Beyond Sweeps And Social Casinos
VGW is diversifying beyond sweepstakes casinos with Monopoly Match, a free-to-play mobile puzzle game powered by in-app purchases.
Jul 13, 2026 - Matthew Bain
Social Gaming Leadership Alliance Changes Its Leadership Structure
The SGLA elevates Sean Ostrow to Executive Director and expands its board as sweepstakes casinos emerge from a pivotal 2026 legislative year.
Jul 10, 2026 - Matthew Bain
McLuck, Hello Millions Fully Shutting Down In Tennessee On July 13
Tennessee players will lose access to McLuck, Hello Millions, PlayFame, and SpinBlitz as the sites fully exit the state July 13.
Jul 7, 2026 - Matthew Bain
Sidepot Casino, Fliff's Sister Site, Shuts Down Operations In Iowa
Another major sweepstakes casino leaves Iowa despite no ban, raising questions about behind-the-scenes regulatory pressure.
Jun 30, 2026 - Matthew Bain
Major Operators Continue To Exit Indiana, Where Sweeps Casinos Become Illegal July 1
More sweepstakes casino operators are leaving Indiana ahead of the July 1 sweeps gaming ban, with Blazesoft, Utech, and MyPrize among them.
Jun 30, 2026 - Matthew Bain
After Shuttering Sweeps Casino, Kickr Pivots To Sweeps Skill Games With GetGud
Kickr's successor, GetGud, combines dual-currency gaming with skill-based contests, potentially offering a regulatory workaround.
Jun 23, 2026 - Matthew Bain
Some Sweeps Operators Showing Abundance Of Caution In Iowa
Iowa hasn't banned sweepstakes casinos, yet several operators are leaving. New enforcement powers help explain why, but the timing is odd.
Jun 22, 2026 - Matthew Bain
Yay Casino, Blazesoft Sites End Sweeps Coin Gameplay In Illinois
Blazesoft has ended Sweeps Coin gameplay across its Illinois sweepstakes casinos, including Yay Casino and Zula Casino.
Jun 6, 2026 - Matthew Bain
Major Sweeps Operators Already Leaving Indiana, Maine Ahead Of July Deadlines
Indiana and Maine’s new anti-sweepstakes laws are prompting major operators to shut down, phase out, or restrict their platforms.
Jun 3, 2026 - Matthew Bain
Gold Treasure Casino Is 'Temporarily Shutting Down Operations'
Gold Treasure Casino’s shutdown may signal a pivot or permanent exit as smaller sweeps operators face mounting pressure nationwide.
May 25, 2026 - Matthew Bain
Indiana, Illinois, Tennessee See Sweeps Casinos Exit In May
Three sweepstakes gaming platforms added new restricted states in May as lawmakers and regulators intensify scrutiny nationwide.
May 12, 2026 - Matthew Bain
Modo Boxes Are The Newest Innovation In The Sweeps Casino Industry
Modo Boxes arrive on Modo.us, letting users buy tickets to open mystery boxes packed with random physical and digital prizes.
Apr 23, 2026 - Matthew Bain
Mega Frenzy Informs Players It Will Shut Down April 30
Popular sweeps casino Mega Frenzy to close April 30, highlighting mounting pressure on smaller operators in the U.S. market
Apr 14, 2026 - Matthew Bain
The Latest Sweeps Casino Pivot? A Subscription Model — And Refunding Losses
New sweeps model ties revenue to subscriptions, not play, as Thrillaroo tests a “win-win” refund system as industry scrutiny continues.
Apr 13, 2026 - Matthew Bain
Investing Expert: If Playtika Wants To Sell, Could A Sweeps Operator Buy It?
Playtika may be for sale again, with one analyst suggesting a sweepstakes gaming company could be a surprising buyer to unlock hidden value.
Apr 12, 2026 - Erin Flynn Jay
Maryland Senate Hears Testimony on House Bill 1226
Testimony in favor of the bill came from casino operators including Live Casino, Caesars Horseshoe Baltimore, and Hollywood Casino, alongside the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency and the Campaign for Fairer Gambling.
Mar 31, 2026 - Matthew Bain
Tracking Market Exits From Notable Sweeps Operators In March
Carnival Citi, Spin Saga, Moonspin, and Rolling Riches exit multiple states as legal pressure continues to shape the sweeps casino market.
Mar 22, 2026 - Pat Evans
Betr Launches New Social Casino Within Super App
Betr Social Casino is the company's fourth product within its single wallet super app and is available in more than 30 states.
Mar 19, 2026 - Matthew Bain
Kickr Will Cease Operations On March 31
Kickr to wind down operations by March 31, marking the latest shutdown in the evolving sweepstakes casino space.
Mar 3, 2026 - Matthew Bain
First Known Sweeps Casino Exits Illinois After Cease-And-Desist
Smiles Casino pulls out of Illinois after state cease-and-desist, signaling first major response to 60-plus shutdown orders.
Mar 3, 2026 - Erin Flynn Jay
Tennessee Advances Sweepstakes Bill SB2136 In Unanimous 8-0 Vote
The Tennessee Senate Commerce and Labor Committee recommended SB2136 for passage with amendments by a vote of 8-0.
Feb 24, 2026 - Mike Breen
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 operators
Feb 10, 2026 - Matthew Bain
Florida Attorney General Is Actively Meeting With Sweeps Operators
Florida AG Jason Uthmeier is meeting with sweeps casino operators, signaling real engagement as the debate over sweeps gaming continues.
Feb 4, 2026 - Mike Breen
VGW Founder & CEO Laurence Escalante Faces Criminal Charges in Australia, Taking Leave Of Absence
Australian billionaire, VGW founder Laurence Escalante faces assault, burglary, and drug charges as company confirms CEO's leave of absence.
Jan 30, 2026 - Matthew Bain
Fliff Changes Look Of Purchase Options In Fliff Cash Mode
Fliff quietly revamped its shop display in Fliff Cash mode in a bold shift amid rising scrutiny of sweepstakes gaming.
Jan 27, 2026 - Bill Gelman
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 scrutiny.
Jan 21, 2026 - Matthew Bain
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 sweepstakes casinos.
Jan 14, 2026 - Jason Brow
How Maine's iGaming Legalization Affects Sweeps Casino Debate
Maine legalizes tribal online gambling, a move that may reshape the debate as lawmakers weigh a potential ban on sweepstakes casinos.
Jan 13, 2026 - Matthew Bain
Florida Bill That May Ban Sweeps Casinos Set For Jan. 14 Hearing
Florida’s HB189 is set for a Jan. 14 hearing, and it includes a redefinition of online gambling that could put sweepstakes casinos at risk.
Jan 13, 2026 - Matthew Bain
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.
Jan 9, 2026 - Matthew Bain
Indiana Regulator Predicts 9 States Will Consider Sweeps Bans In 2026
Indiana gaming chair says nine states may consider 2026 bills targeting dual-currency sweepstakes casinos following five bans in 2025.
Jan 9, 2026 - Jason Brow
Betty Sweeps Announces ‘Permanent’ Shutdown After Bans and Cease-and-Desists
Betty Sweeps will be permanently discontinuing operations effective January 23, 2026.
Jan 9, 2026 - Matthew Bain
Sweeps Casinos Are Not Currently Illegal In Indiana, Regulator's General Counsel Says
Indiana Gaming Commission counsel says sweeps casinos aren’t illegal under current law, citing dual-currency model as lawmakers debate a ban.
Jan 7, 2026 - Matthew Bain
Iowa Bill Would Let Gaming Regulator Send Cease-And-Desists To 'Illegal Sweepstakes'
A pre-filed Iowa bill would let the state gaming regulator take direct action against "illegal sweepstakes" operators with cease-and-desists.
Jan 6, 2026 - Erin Flynn Jay
Ban or Regulate? Indiana Holds First Hearing On Sweepstakes Casino Crackdown
The first hearing on a bill banning Sweeps Coin gameplay at sweepstakes casinos in the 2026 legislative session took place in Indiana.
Jan 6, 2026 - Matthew Bain
Fliff Launches Superstars DFS As Sweeps Play Goes Offline In California
With California banning sweeps, Fliff launches Superstars DFS in CA and 10 more states, targeting revenue through real-money DFS.
Jan 5, 2026 - Matthew Bain
We Now Knew Details Of New Modo Stars Rewards System, Launched Jan. 1 At Modo.us
Details of the new Modo Stars loyalty program at Modo.us are here, showing how Gold Coin play drives rewards for time spent on-platform.
Jan 3, 2026 - Matthew Bain
Evolution Is Seemingly Out Of Illinois, And A Sweeps Casino Will Leave On Jan. 10. What's Going On?
Tora Tora Casino told players it was leaving Illinois on Jan. 10, and we learned Evolution likely also pulled sweeps games out of Illinois.
Jan 2, 2026 - Matthew Bain
Sweeps Coin Gameplay Is Officially Illegal In California, As AB831 Becomes Law
Sweeps Coins are now illegal in California, forcing sweepstakes casinos to pivot to Gold Coins, new rewards, and creative gaming models.
Dec 31, 2025 - Jason Brow
Massachusetts Sweeps Ban Bill Gets March 16 Reporting Deadline
Massachusetts sets March 16 deadline for committee to decide whether to proceed with a bill that would legalize iGaming and ban sweeps casinos.
Dec 30, 2025 - Matthew Bain
Hearing Scheduled For Maine's Sweeps Ban Bill; Florida Bill Gets Assigned To Committee
Maine schedules a Jan. 14 hearing on its Sweeps Coin gameplay ban as Florida assigns its sweeps ban to a House subcommittee.
Dec 30, 2025 - Jason Brow
Tennessee AG Announces Cease-And-Desist Letters To Nearly 40 Sweepstakes Casinos
Weeks after the initial departure from Tennessee, Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti confirmed nearly 40 operators had received cease-and-desists.
Dec 29, 2025