Industry
August 20, 2026
Florida AG Targets Stake and VGW, Files Lawsuit Against Sweepstakes Casinos
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed two lawsuits targeting the operators of several major online sweepstakes casinos, including Stake and VGW’s Chumba Casino, LuckyLand, and Global Poker, alleging that these casinos act like “gateway drugs” to real-money gambling. Florida AG Sues Sweepstakes According to the lawsuit, players purchase packages of “Gold Coins” that include […]
Legal
July 22, 2026
Sweepstakes in the Crosshairs as Class Action Lawsuits Take Flight in Kentucky
Kentucky is seeing a wave of intense action against the controversial sweepstakes sector as 11 class action lawsuits go live. The sweeping legal action targets many of the leading sweeps brands, arguing that their products are illegal in the state. Kentucky Class Action Lawsuits Target Sweepstakes Operators Earlier today, prominent gambling lawyer Daniel Wallach announced […]
Business
July 7, 2026
VGW Parts Ways with Founder Laurence Escalante Amid Controversy
VGW, the company behind major online gaming brands Chumba Casino and LuckyLand Casino, is set to part ways with its founder, chair & CEO, Laurence Escalante. This comes amid legal trouble faced by the outgoing executive. Escalante Has Been Embroiled in Legal Trouble Since Alleged Attack on Ex-Partner Escalante, who was already on a leave […]
Casino
May 26, 2026
Tennessee Bans Online Sweepstakes Casinos Under New Law
Another US state says “no” to sweepstakes. Courtesy of Governor Bill Lee, who recently signed Senate Bill 2136 into law, Tennessee has now also moved to shut down online sweepstakes casinos. The decision marks a clear shift in the way the Volunteer State chooses to tackle gambling-style platforms online. The Dual-Currency System Issue The legislation, […]
Casino
May 16, 2026
Oklahoma Senate Overrides Governor’s Veto on Sweepstakes Casino Bill
Lawmakers in Oklahoma voted to override an earlier veto of Gov. Kevin Stitt of Senate Bill 1589, formally putting into effect a ban on “online casino games,” including sweepstakes casinos. Senate Overrides Governor’s Veto on SB1589 While SB 1589 is aimed at various aspects of gambling, sweepstakes casinos take center stage. These are platforms that […]
Casino
April 17, 2026
Maryland Won’t Ban Sweepstakes – Yet, SGLA Celebrates
Maryland legislative session is over, and this is a reason to unwind if you are in the social casino lobby. After a House Bill was introduced at the beginning of the legislative season, the end of the session without the bill making it through is certainly a reason to be relieved for organizations such as […]
Casino
April 14, 2026
Washington DC Wants to Bring Online Casinos, Ban Sweepstakes
The District of Columbia may soon be rolling out online casinos if Councilmember Wendel Felder has his way. Last Thursday, Felder pitched a new draft law, B26-0656, which proposes sweeping reforms to Washington, DC’s iGaming landscape. The bill argues that it wants to achieve several things at the same time, including but not limited to […]
Casino
April 10, 2026
No, Massachusetts Won’t Ban Social Casinos
Social casinos and the millions of Massachusetts residents who enjoy them recreationally have nothing to worry about for the time being, as a draft law, House Bill 4431, failed to gain traction and will not be progressing further during this legislative session. Big Win for Social Casinos in Massachusetts, as Committee Refuses to Move Forward […]
Industry
April 9, 2026
Maine Says No to Sweepstakes Casinos
Maine has taken another step toward establishing tighter regulations on its gambling sector, becoming one of the latest states to outlaw sweepstakes-style casinos. Earlier this week, Governor Janet Mills signed Legislative Document 2007. The legislation targets platforms that use so-called dual-currency systems to mimic traditional casino offerings. The move places Maine alongside states such as […]
Industry
March 23, 2026
Sweepstakes Ban on the Table for Maryland as Two Bills Advance
Maryland lawmakers continue their efforts to put a stop to the controversial sweepstakes sector, advancing bills that would introduce stricter restrictions. These include HB 295, which just passed the House, and HB 1226, which made some strides. HB 295 Secured Strong Approval by House Members HB 295 just received a favorable 105-24 vote from the […]