Casino Industry Legal News & Legislation

By: Richard JanvrinSGLA Responds to AB 831: “Bill Based on Misleading Claims”
The SGLA released a statement following the passage of California's anti-sweeps bill, AB 831, in the Senate Committee on Public Safety.

By: Richard JanvrinCalifornia Anti-Sweeps Bill Passes In Key Committee
California's anti-sweepstakes casino bill, AB 831, passed in the Senate Committee on Public Safety with a unanimous 6-0 vote.

By: Richard JanvrinMore than 20 Sweepstakes Casino Have Fled West Virginia
West Virginia Attorney General John McCuskey issued 47 subpoenas to sweeps casinos in January, and he recently revealed some of the results.

By: Richard JanvrinOver 20k Messages Sent to California Lawmakers on Sweepstakes Ban
More than 20k messages have been sent to California lawmakers regarding a potential sweepstakes casino ban.

By: Richard JanvrinNotable Sweepstakes Casinos Begin Charging Sales Tax
Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) will begin charging sales tax.

By: Richard JanvrinVGW Updates Terms and Conditions, Limits Access in Louisiana
VGW updates its terms and conditions, impacting play for those in Louisiana.

By: Richard JanvrinSweepstakes 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.

By: Richard JanvrinNevada 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.

By: Richard JanvrinHigh 5 Casino Adds Arizona To Exclusion List
Arizona added to High 5 Casino's exclusionary list.
