Casino
November 5, 2025
Utah Sees Inundation of Class-Action Lawsuits Against Sweepstakes Casinos
At least 15 lawsuits against sweepstakes have been filed with Utah courts over the past week, according to Daniel Wallach, a gaming analyst and attorney, who specifically examined 12 of these. Sweepstakes Increasingly Under Pressure, especially in Utah Nationwide, there have been more than 100 lawsuits filed against sweepstakes casinos, alleging that they constituted a […]
Industry
October 31, 2025
Google Says Sweepstakes Casinos Are Not Social Casino Games
Google is not taking kindly to sweepstakes casinos, with the tech and search engine company now defining them as non-social experiences in its Google Ads Gambling and Games Policy this week. Google Calls Sweepstakes Casinos the “Not Social” This is an important change as it reflects the broader anti-sweepstakes casino sentiment that has seized the […]
Industry
October 3, 2025
Optimove Highlights the Importance of Retention to Sweepstakes
While sweepstakes have experienced rapid growth in the past few years, the sector has faced a wealth of problems due to its gray nature. Regulatory setbacks, however, are not the only challenges to the sweepstakes industry, as customer conversion has proven to be a serious issue. Optimove’s Laniado Says the First Day Is Decisive In […]
Casino
September 17, 2025
SGLA and SPGA Merge to Create “Clear and Consistent Voice”
In May, we reported that the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA), a new advocacy group supporting sweepstakes casinos in the U.S., had joined the Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA) in their efforts to counter the growing animosity towards the sector. Now, the two gambling trade groups have officially joined forces, creating a single body […]
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 […]
