Casino
May 5, 2025
New York Takes Steps to Outlaw Online Sweepstakes Casinos
Lawmakers in New York are cracking down on online sweepstakes-style gambling, as a new bill gains traction in the state assembly. Assembly Bill 6745 led by Assemblymember Carrie Woerner, got full backing from the Assembly Racing and Wagering Committee last week. This marks a big move to ban digital platforms that copy traditional casino experiences […]
Industry
May 5, 2025
Montana Sweepstakes in Peril as SB 555 Advances
As multiple US markets continue to fend off the controversial sweepstakes sector, Montana prepares to take decisive steps and ban the vertical. If it does, it will become the first state to actually do so, potentially sparking stronger pushback against social casinos. Montana Might Become the First State to End Sweeps Casinos SB 555 was […]
Industry
May 2, 2025
Sweepstakes Association Criticizes Amendment to NY’s SB 5935
The Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA), an industry body promoting a responsible sweepstakes sector and championing the rights of the sweepstakes industry, has issued another response to New York’s Senate Bill 5935. The organization insisted that the recent amendment to the measure wouldn’t solve the existing problems and is merely a “political patch.” The […]
Legal
April 23, 2025
Sweepstakes Company Blazesoft Hit with Class Action Lawsuit in New York
Blazesoft Ltd., the Canadian company behind several successful online sweepstakes casinos, now faces substantial legal scrutiny. A class action lawsuit filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York alleges that the company and its affiliated brands have been running unlawful gambling under the guise of sweepstakes entertainment. The Platforms Allegedly […]
Business
April 11, 2025
Publishers Clearing House Goes Bankrupt, Starts Digital Shift
Publishers Clearing House (PCH), the well-known sweepstakes company famous for its TV prize giveaways and big checks, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to change its business strategy. The Jericho, New York-based firm plans to move away from its old reliance on direct mail and catalog marketing to focus on digital ads and entertainment instead. […]
Legal
April 9, 2025
Delaware Orders VGW Luckyland to Halt Operations
Delaware State regulators have taken action to stop VGW Luckyland Inc. from operating in Delaware after they discovered illegal online gambling activity. VGW Luckyland Banned in Delaware for Running Illegal Slot Games The Delaware Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) led an investigation that revealed the company — a US branch of Australian-based VGW Holdings Ltd. […]
Legal
April 3, 2025
Real Prize Stops New York Operations Leaving Customers in the Lurch
New York users of Real Prize, a sweepstake casino run by RealPlay Tech, felt let down after the platform closed earlier than promised. The company had told users they had until March 28 to cash out their Sweepstake Coin (SC) balances before it left the state. However, reports and customer screenshots show that access ended […]
Industry
April 2, 2025
Mississippi Won’t Ban Sweepstakes or Legalize Online Betting
An important bill that proposed banning sweepstakes casino and at the same time authorizing online sports betting in Mississippi died in the Senate. The proposal marked another push toward expanding legal gambling in the state while addressing the growing concerns related to sweepstakes casinos. Sweepstakes Ban Proposal Receives an Overhaul Earlier this year, the proposal, […]
Legal
March 27, 2025
Stake Faces Legal Woes in California over Sweepstakes Offering
The popularity of sweepstakes across the United States recently resulted in legal hurdles for operators offering such services. In Maryland, one operator recently received a cease-and-desist order, while lawmakers in Mississippi are anticipating banning sweepstakes altogether. Although sweepstakes casinos operate in a legal gray market, their future is uncertain amid growing concerns, regulatory scrutiny and […]
Business
March 26, 2025
PCH Teams Up with SCCG Management, Reportedly Considers Social Casino Gaming
Publishers Clearing House (PCH), an American sweepstakes company, is reportedly looking to expand into the social casino sector. The business, best known for its door-to-door marketing and prize-based games, has now unveiled a partnership with gaming advisory giant SCCG Management. PCH Reportedly Seeks Online Sweepstakes Opportunities SCCG Management describes itself as a “leading advisory firm […]
