Casino Industry Legal News & Legislation

By: Richard JanvrinReporting Deadline Set For Massachusetts Sweepstakes Casino Ban Bill
The reporting deadline for Massachusetts' sweeps ban bill has been extended to March 16, 2026.

By: Richard JanvrinModo.us to Launch New Rewards Program, "Modo Stars," On CA Ban Day
California's sweepstakes casino ban goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2026, the same day Modo.us is launching a new rewards program.

By: Richard JanvrinVirtual Gaming Worlds Provides Official Comment on California Plans
Amid speculation of the final date in which Sweeps Coins could be used in California, VGW has released a statement.

By: Richard JanvrinWOW Vegas to Allow Sweeps Play Up Until 1 Minute Before California Ban
WOW Vegas will allow players in California to use their Sweeps Coins in their account up until 11:59 pm PT on Dec. 31, 2025.

By: Richard JanvrinSweeps Play Plans for Virtual Gaming Worlds in California Revealed?
Brian Christopher, also known as BCSlots, made a Facebook post that may signal VGW's sweepstakes play plans in California.

By: Richard JanvrinTop Gaming Research Outlet Has Doubts About MA's Sweeps Ban Bill
Eilers & Krejcik has doubts that Massachusetts House Bill 4431, which would ban sweeps casinos, will pass.

By: Grant MitchellMichigan Man Killed Mother, Stole Money and Jewelry to Gamble At Casino
A press release from the police said that the brother claimed the victim, who had allowed James Hall to move in less than one year before, was afraid of him.

By: Richard JanvrinHB 1052 Has Been Introduced In Indiana, Would Ban Sweepstakes Casinos
With California's ban looming, NY's bill signed, and others introduced in Maine and Florida, Indiana now has a sweeps ban bill on the books.

By: Richard JanvrinLegendz Sweeps Casino Announces Changes in California and Tennessee
With California's sweepstakes ban looming and Tennessee issuing cease-and-desist notices, Legendz has announced changes.

By: Richard JanvrinThe Sweepstakes Ban Bills Continue To File In As One Comes to Maine
The sweepstakes ban bills continued to be filed, with Maine introducing one earlier this month.