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Gambling News - 'Sweepstakes'
Industry
September 12, 2025
California Continues to Advance AB 831, SGLA Expresses Frustration
California’s AB 831 has continued to move forward, making the sweepstakes ban it envisions a realistic outcome, despite the industry’s protests. The measure is now heading to the State Assembly, threatening the social casino sector. AB 831 Advances Again AB 831 seeks to end the controversial sweepstakes gaming sector, outlawing dual-currency gaming platforms for good. […]
Industry
September 9, 2025
AB 831 Passes California Senate, Threatening the Sweepstakes Sector
California’s divisive AB 831 has cleared the Senate, despite opposition from the tribal and sweepstakes gaming sectors. While the bill has a few more steps to pass in order to be signed into law, its opponents are already feeling the pressure. AB 831 Inches Closer to Passing AB 831 seeks to snuff out California’s controversial […]
Casino
September 9, 2025
VGW and MW Services Face Millions of Tax Demands from the Revenue Department
The Louisiana Department of Revenue is now on the offensive, bringing legal action against VGW and MW Services, two well-established sweepstakes operators, which the department now expects to pay backdated taxes. Legal Opinion Allows Department of Revenue to Go After Sweepstakes Casinos Owing to a written opinion by Attorney General Liz Murrill, the Department can […]
Casino
September 9, 2025
California Tribes Fight Bill Targeting Sweepstakes Gaming
Four Northern California tribes have increased their resistance to Assembly Bill 831. They organized a protest at the State Capitol on September 8 and cautioned lawmakers that the bill could widen economic gaps among tribal nations. Small Tribes Argue That Sweepstakes Ban Could Halt Essential Income Sources The Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation, Sherwood Valley Rancheria […]
Legal
September 3, 2025
California Court Rejects High 5’s Motion in Sweepstakes Casino Lawsuit
The Superior Court of California has denied four recent motions filed by High 5 Entertainment’s legal team, including a request to strike the first amended complaint, a motion to quash the service of summons, and motions to compel arbitration and to initiate arbitration proceedings. Superior Court of California Denies High 5 Entertainment’s Claims This case […]
Industry
September 2, 2025
California Inches Closer to Banning Sweepstakes as AB 831 Advances
California’s anti-sweepstakes bill has continued to gain traction and is currently heading to the Senate. If passed, the measure would put an end to dual-currency social casinos. AB 831 Continues to Gain Traction Assembly Bill 831 outlines a ban on dual-currency online casinos, better known as sweepstakes. This controversial form of gaming has experienced rapid […]
Casino
August 29, 2025
GiG to Drop Five Sweepstakes Brands Amid Change in Industry Landscape
The company is bracing for a different rest of 2025 than it originally anticipated, with GiG Software CEO Richard Carter confirming during the firm’s Q2 earnings call that a change of plan has been necessary. Carter has remarked that the company is facing new challenges in the sweepstakes sector and has decided to put plans […]
Casino
August 27, 2025
VGW Shuts Down Chumba Casino and Global Poker in Canada
Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), which runs Chumba Casino and Global Poker from Australia, plans to close shop in Canada this autumn. The company says this decision stems from a change in its business goals. Both platforms will stop working for Canadian users on October 23, 2025. Chumba Casino and Global Poker Begin Canadian Exit Ahead […]
Casino
August 26, 2025
Big Lagoon Rancheria Asks to Hold Off on AB 831
The Big Lagoon Rancheria has asked California lawmakers to hold off on Assembly Bill 831, saying the proposed law puts tribal sovereignty at risk and might hurt smaller tribes’ chances to make money. They made this request in an August 25 letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee, which Tribal Chairperson Virgil Moorehead signed. Big Lagoon […]
Legal
August 20, 2025
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against VGW in Montana
A federal judge has put an end to Montana’s legal battle with VGW Holdings, dismissing a lawsuit against the Australian sweepstakes company. For context, VGW no longer operates in the state. One Less Thing for VGW to Worry About VGW, which is one of the biggest sweepstakes operators in the US, has been experiencing rapid […]
