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Pulsz Casino, Pulsz Bingo Announce Dec. 15 As Final Day in California
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Pulsz Casino, Pulsz Bingo Announce Dec. 15 As Final Day in California

Pulsz Casino and Pulsz Bingo, owned by Yellow Social Interactive Ltd., have announced the exit date and plan in California.
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Stake.us, High 5 Casino, LoneStar Casino, and More Leaving Tennessee
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Stake.us, High 5 Casino, LoneStar Casino, and More Leaving Tennessee

Tennessee is clamping down on sweepstakes platforms in the state, and now, High 5 Casino, LoneStar Casino, RealPrize, and more are leaving.
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Two Prominent Social Casinos Reveal Thoughts on New Google Ads Policy
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Two Prominent Social Casinos Reveal Thoughts on New Google Ads Policy

While Google's new gambling ads policy is another kick to the sweeps casino industry, the social casino space seems happy with the changes.
Legal
ProphetX At A Crossroad Regarding Keeping Sweepstakes Product Or Not
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

ProphetX At A Crossroad Regarding Keeping Sweepstakes Product Or Not

ProphetX will decide on the status of its sweeps product when they "ultimately achieve CFTC approval" to get in on the prediction market.
Legal
Stake.us Will Close Down All Game Modes, Leave California On Dec. 30
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Stake.us Will Close Down All Game Modes, Leave California On Dec. 30

Facing a lawsuit and with a ban on sweepstakes casinos in California looming, Stake.us announced it's completely leaving the state.
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LuckyStars Casino, OnPoint Casino, Turbo Stakes Casino Shutting Down
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

LuckyStars Casino, OnPoint Casino, Turbo Stakes Casino Shutting Down

Amid a tumultuous year in the US sweepstakes casino industry, including California's ban, six sweepstakes casinos have closed since October.
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Betty Sweeps, SweepNext, and Stackr Casino Announce California Exit
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Betty Sweeps, SweepNext, and Stackr Casino Announce California Exit

With AB 831 banning sweepstakes casinos as of Jan. 1, 2026, three more sweepstakes casinos have made the decision to leave California.
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PLAYSTUDIOS Unveils Win Zone Sweeps Product, Beta Live In 15 States
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

PLAYSTUDIOS Unveils Win Zone Sweeps Product, Beta Live In 15 States

PLAYSTUDIOS' sweepstakes product, Win Zone, has a beta that’s live in 15 states and plans to launch in 2026.
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Hacksaw Gaming Reveals Plan For Sweeps Play Exit in California
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Hacksaw Gaming Reveals Plan For Sweeps Play Exit in California

While on a call addressing its third-quarter financials, Hacksaw AB Group CEO Christoffer Källberg addressed plans related to California.
Legal
Team Liquid Partners With UNICEF to Help Sustainable Development Goals
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Team Liquid Partners With UNICEF to Help Sustainable Development Goals

Team Liquid has partnered with UNICEF to support global development efforts through streams, in-game activations, and community engagement.
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"I was in attendance during the Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs game on January 2, 2022. This was the most exciting game I’ve witnessed, with both teams going down by 14 points or more on separate occasions. The Bengals won 34-31. Joe Burrow had four touchdowns, 446 passing yards, and Ja’Marr Chase had 11 catches for 266 yards and three touchdowns. Even better, I was there with my son. An all-time great moment as a sports fan."

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