Industry
January 30, 2025
West Virginia, Ready to Battle Sweepstakes Casinos
West Virginia has joined the fight against social gaming operators using sweepstakes prizing, often known as “sweepstakes casinos.” These operators that offer games like blackjack, roulette, and slots are not currently regulated in any state. Sources informed Casino Reports that West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is preparing to take legal action against sweepstakes operators […]
Industry
January 28, 2025
Mississippi Mulls Over Sweepstakes Ban
Lawmakers in Mississippi are considering a ban on sweepstakes games amid a broader pushback against the sector across America. Per a new measure, the state would ban multiple unlicensed online gaming products and penalize violators. SB 2510 Would End Sweepstakes in Mississippi Senator Joey Fillingane’s Senate Bill 2510 seeks to ban unregulated online gaming in […]
Business
January 20, 2025
GiG’s Sweepstakes Platform Hits the Market with Primero
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) announced that it has launched its new sweepstakes casino platform online, revolutionizing the sector. This latest product underscores the company’s commitment to fostering innovation in new and emerging markets. GiG’s SweepX Goes Live According to GiG’s announcement, SweepX is now live with new partner Primero under the goldrushcity.com brand. The former […]
Industry
January 16, 2025
SPGA Praises New Jersey Bill That Would Regulate Sweepstakes
The Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA), a newly-founded body that seeks to champion the interests of the sweepstakes gaming sector, has hailed Assemblyman Clinton Calabrese’s new bill in New Jersey. According to the body, the lawmaker’s measure aligns with its core ideals. Calabrese Wants to Legalize and Regulate Sweepstakes For context, Calabrese just introduced […]
Legal
December 17, 2024
VGW Prevails in Georgia Court Case, but Other Lawsuits Remain
In a significant legal victory for VGW Holdings, a popular player in the US sweepstakes sector, the Georgia Northern District Court has dismissed a class action lawsuit against the operator. Fair Gaming Advocates, an advocacy group for players’ rights, alleged that VGW’s gaming platforms violated state regulations. However, Judge Thomas Thrash has now ruled the […]
Industry
December 10, 2024
Sweepstakes Continue to Expand amid Intensifying Oversight
For several years, sweepstakes casinos have continued to capture the attention of players across the United States. While online gambling such as slots or other casino games is available only in seven US states, sweepstakes are widely spread across the country with the prime reason being the lack of regulation. Operating in a grey area, […]
Legal
December 6, 2024
VGW, Apple, and Google Face Illegal Gambling Lawsuit in NY
A group of people has sued VGW Apple, and Google in New York’s Southern District Court. They accuse these companies of running or backing illegal gambling operations. Class Action Claims VGW’s Apps Turn Devices Into Gambling Machines The lawsuit, filed on December 3, claims that VGW’s platforms — Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots, and Global Poker […]
Industry
December 3, 2024
Millions of Americans Use Sweepstakes Resembling iGaming
There are only seven states that offer legal online casino gambling in the United States. Although the expansion of the activity is expected to resume in 2025, as predicted by DraftKings CEO Jason Robins recently, so far, iGaming is limited to a handful of markets, especially when compared to sports betting. While online casino gambling […]
Legal
December 3, 2024
RICO Lawsuit Targets Apple, Google Due to Sweepstakes Casino Games
A new class action lawsuit named two tech giants defendants, along with a list of sweepstakes operators, accusing the companies of facilitating illegal online gambling and seeking recovery of money lost. New Class Action Lawsuit Targets Four Sweepstakes Operators That is the case for a new lawsuit filed by Julian Bargo, naming industry giants Google […]
Industry
November 20, 2024
Sweepstakes Operator Legendz Hits the US, Launches in 43 States
Despite the pushback against sweepstakes in the US, major companies continue to eye the lucrative American market. The latest sweepstakes casino operator to join the fray is Legendz Social Casino & Sportsbook, which will offer its products in a whopping 43 states. Legendz Will Be Available to Millions of Americans As mentioned, Legendz’s products will […]
