ClubWPT Moves Away From Dual-Currency Sweepstakes Model

In response to several states in the United States clamping down on the dual-currency model of sweepstakes casinos, ClubWPT is attempting to innovate and circumvent that. 

Instead of Gold Coins and Sweeps Coins, they'll turn to players buying credits for a "hand analysis software" as opposed to Gold Coins. The new substitute for Sweeps Coins is "Chips."
 

More About the Software and Overall System 

With this software, it'll analyze a player's hand and give feedback. So, instead of earning Gold Coins, players will purchase a product, and Chips are still redeemable for real cash prizes. ClubWPT now refers to itself as a “cutting-edge poker training and playing site,” rather than a sweepstakes site. 

It's unclear, though, whether this will completely circumvent the anti-sweepstakes legislation that has been signed into law in Montana, Connecticut, and New Jersey, as well as in two other states, California and New York, which have bills pending on their respective Governors' desks. 

ClubWPT CEO Has Been Against Anti-Sweepstakes Legislation

As expected, ClubWPT CEO Adam Pliska has been opposed to anti-sweepstakes legislation, but more so than that, he has been one of the more outspoken advocates. He has appeared at numerous in-person discussions, including at the New Jersey legislature.