Casino
June 9, 2025
Why Sweepstakes Casinos Have a Bright Future
The sweepstakes casino industry in the United States continues to grow by leaps and bounds, with little to suggest that, despite some regulatory challenges, operators intend to slow down their roll anytime soon. The global market for sweepstakes casinos is set to hit $350 billion by 2032, according to data from Global Market Insights. In […]
Industry
June 4, 2025
Sweepstakes Face Legislative Heat as More States Move Toward a Complete Ban
The noose is tightening around United States sweepstakes casinos as Louisiana and Connecticut legislators make headway on legislation aimed at curbing this fast-growing sector. Both legislatures are following the example of Montana, where regulatory action has already sent shockwaves through the industry. Several other states are also considering similar legislation, spelling trouble for sweepstakes casinos […]
Casino
June 3, 2025
NJ Cracks Down on Illegal Sweepstakes in New SB
Lawmakers in New Jersey are taking a tougher stance on illegal gambling disguised as sweepstakes games. On May 29, a Senate committee in Trenton gave the green light to a new bill designed to crack down on these unregulated operations that have been flying under the radar. Sweepstakes, “Expressly Prohibited” Under the Bill Senate Bill […]
Industry
May 29, 2025
Connecticut Lawmakers Target Sweepstakes Casinos
The Connecticut Senate has taken decisive action to tighten control over what it perceives as unregulated gambling activity, unanimously approving a bill that targets online sweepstakes casinos and other promotional games. Senate Bill 1235, passed on May 22 with a 36-0 vote, is now headed to the House of Representatives before the legislature adjourns on […]
Industry
May 27, 2025
VGW to Halt Its Sweeps Coins Offerings in New York
Sweepstakes giant VGW Holdings announced that it will no longer offer its signature sweeps products in New York’s gaming market amid continued regulatory pushback from local authorities. However, the company’s free-to-play games will remain available to players. VGW to Exit the Empire State VGW, the operator of some of the most popular sweepstakes platforms in […]
Casino
May 12, 2025
NJ Takes Big Step Toward Sweepstakes Gambling Ban
The Garden State is moving even closer to outlawing sweepstakes-style online casinos, often referred to as “sweeps casinos.” AB 5447 Reached the Consumer Affairs Committee On Thursday, Assembly Bill 5447 cleared another legislative hurdle, passing through the Assembly Committee and heading next to the Consumer Affairs Committee. Lawmakers could still introduce changes, but the intent […]
Industry
May 9, 2025
VGW CEO Laurence Escalante Is Angry with Investors’ Critiques
Laurence Escalante, the founder and chief executive officer of sweepstakes giant Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), has gone off on a rant against investors who are critical of his company’s way of doing business. The Australian billionaire urged those who do not trust his team to simply leave. Escalante: Those Who Do Not Trust VGW Should […]
Industry
May 8, 2025
Montana Now Sliver Away from Prohibiting Sweepstakes Casinos
If you are a sweepstakes social casino operator in Montana, things are not looking up for you. The sector has come under a lot of pressure in the United States as a whole, but Montana is leading the charge, with the state legislature agreeing that sweepstakes social casinos are just a veiled form of gambling, […]
Industry
May 6, 2025
Play’n GO Criticizes Sweeps, Vows to Never Supply Games to Such Operators
Play’n GO, a leading provider of casino content, has addressed the rapid growth of gaming alternatives, such as sweepstakes, also known as social casinos. The Swedish company took a firm stance against this type of gaming and vowed to never supply its games to such operators. Sweepstakes Have Skyrocketed in Popularity Sweepstakes are a fast-growing […]
Casino
May 6, 2025
Florida Legislature Says No to Anti-Sweepstakes Bills
Florida just became the newest state to stop lawmakers from banning online sweepstakes-type games. Two bills, State Senate Bill 1404 and House Bill 1467, tried to make certain digital promotions and internet games illegal. However, these bills did not make it through before the 2025 legislative session ended. SPGA Applauds Florida’s Rejection of Sweeping Anti-Gaming […]
