Industry
March 25, 2025
Google and Apple Sued for Allegedly Aiding Unlicensed Sweepstakes Casinos
Three plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against Apple and Google under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, claiming the tech giants enable illegal online gambling via sweepstakes casino apps. Google and Apple Targeted in Sweepstakes Casinos Lawsuit Julian Bargo, Lamar Prater, and Rebecca Pratt have filed a lawsuit against Apple and Google, citing they allegedly […]
Industry
March 20, 2025
Celebrity Sweepstakes Endorsements Fuel Debate over Gambling Loopholes
Sweepstakes casinos remain a booming industry, allowing players to engage with casino-style games and win real money. However, critics have argued their business model could enable such businesses to sidestep mainstream gambling laws. As the debate surrounding sweepstakes continues, several such operators have taken measures to enhance accountability and transparency and further differentiate their offerings. […]
Industry
March 19, 2025
Maryland Orders Sweepstakes Operator VGW to Cease-and-Desist
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency has slammed sweepstakes casino giant Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) with a cease-and-desist letter. The regulator argued that the operator’s products constituted illegal gaming and that it must pull out from the market. This regulatory action aligns with a broader opposition to the sweepstakes format across America. Maryland Cracks […]
Industry
March 14, 2025
Mississippi Inches Closer to Banning Sweepstakes
The American sweepstakes industry has continued to grow but that doesn’t mean that everyone is on board. On the contrary, many states have continued to push back against the industry’s advance, taking measures to prevent it from cannibalizing the regulated gaming industry’s revenues. Mississippi is the latest state to advance a bill seeking to ban […]
Industry
March 12, 2025
Sweepstakes Casinos to Double in the Next 1-2 Years
According to experts, sweepstakes casinos will see a rapid growth in popularity and numbers which will bring the need for proper regulation and educating lawmakers on the industry. Experts Predict Growth in Sweepstakes Casino Numbers NEXT Social Casino Summit was recently held in New York with many experts sharing predictions for the future of the […]
Industry
March 12, 2025
Maryland’s Proposed Sweepstakes Ban Gains Traction
Maryland lawmakers seek to crack down on sweepstakes for good and introduce measures that put a stop to this controversial form of gaming. Under a pair of bills in the House and Senate, sweepstakes companies, which are currently operating in the state’s gray sector, will be outlawed. SB 860 Passes the Budget and Taxation Committee […]
Industry
March 11, 2025
New Proposal Seeks Full Ban on Sweepstakes Casinos in NJ
In the last few years, the growing popularity of sweepstakes drew scrutiny by lawmakers across the United States. While several states have already taken strict action against sweepstakes casinos by filing legislation, lawmakers in others are yet to take action. One state that recently saw legislation proposing the regulation of sweepstakes, now faces a proposal […]
Industry
March 7, 2025
New York Seeks to Snuff Out Sweepstakes
New York Senator Joseph Addabbo has launched a bill seeking to put an end to sweepstakes in the state. Despite the social casino industry’s opposition, he has remained adamant that such products should not compete with legal gaming options. Addabbo Wants iGaming, Not Sweepstakes Addabbo is known as one of the most fervent supporters of […]
Industry
March 5, 2025
SPGA Says New York’s Proposed Sweeps Ban Would Hurt Small Businesses
The Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA), an industry body promoting a responsible sweepstakes sector and championing the rights of the sweepstakes industry, has responded to New York’s mulled sweepstakes ban. The association firmly opposed the measure, arguing that it would hurt smaller businesses in the state. SB 5935 Seeks to Put an End to […]
Industry
February 18, 2025
VGW Raises Minimum Player Age to 21 amid Rising Scrutiny
In a landmark ruling for the online sweepstakes gaming sector, VGW, the operator of Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots, and Global Poker, has raised its minimum player age requirement from 18 to 21. The policy change, which takes effect on 19 February 2025, is broadly regarded as a tactical maneuver to advance responsible gaming measures amid […]
