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Notable Sweepstakes Casinos Begin Charging Sales Tax
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Notable Sweepstakes Casinos Begin Charging Sales Tax

Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) will begin charging sales tax.
Jul 12, 2025
Legal
VGW Updates Terms and Conditions, Limits Access in Louisiana
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

VGW Updates Terms and Conditions, Limits Access in Louisiana

VGW updates its terms and conditions, impacting play for those in Louisiana.
Jul 12, 2025
Legal
Sweepstakes Operator VGW Happy to Pay Sales Tax in California
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Sweepstakes Operator VGW "Happy" to Pay Sales Tax in California

VGW, the brand behind Chumba Casino and others, has announced that it would be "happy" to pay sales tax in California.
Jul 09, 2025
Legal
Nevada Lawmaker Targets One Big Beautiful Bill Gambling Tax Law
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Nevada Lawmaker Targets One Big Beautiful Bill Gambling Tax Law

Nevada lawmaker Dina Titus introduces legislation to reverse course on the One Big Beautiful bill gambling tax provision.
Jul 09, 2025
Legal
High 5 Casino Adds Arizona To Exclusion List
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

High 5 Casino Adds Arizona To Exclusion List

Arizona added to High 5 Casino's exclusionary list.
Jul 04, 2025
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Sweepstakes Casinos Flee New Jersey Amid Pending Bill
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Sweepstakes Casinos Flee New Jersey Amid Pending Bill

Three sweepstakes casinos have left New Jersey as bill awaits Governor signature.
Jul 03, 2025
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Chanced Shutters in Louisiana Following Cease-And-Desist
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Chanced Shutters in Louisiana Following Cease-And-Desist

Chanced sweepstakes casino closes in Louisiana.
Jul 03, 2025
Legal
New Jersey Anti-Sweeps Bill Passes, Awaiting Governor's Signature
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

New Jersey Anti-Sweeps Bill Passes, Awaiting Governor's Signature

With bill A5447 passing, it now requires a signature from Gov. Phil Murphy. If signed, sweepstakes casinos will be banned.
Jul 01, 2025
Legal
WOW Vegas Sets July 11 Deadline on Sweepstakes Coins in Louisiana
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

WOW Vegas Sets July 11 Deadline on Sweepstakes Coins in Louisiana

WOW Vegas is leaving Louisiana and sets a July 11 deadline on its players using sweepstakes coins.
Jun 30, 2025
Legal
Judge to Allow Gambling Evidence in Illinois Official Trial
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Judge to Allow Gambling Evidence in Illinois Official Trial

A jury will hear gambling evidence in the felony trial of Dee Ann Schippert, accused of stealing over $100K from a health department.
Jun 29, 2025
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