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Reporting Deadline Set For Massachusetts Sweepstakes Casino Ban Bill
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Reporting Deadline Set For Massachusetts Sweepstakes Casino Ban Bill

The reporting deadline for Massachusetts' sweeps ban bill has been extended to March 16, 2026.
Modo.us to Launch New Rewards Program Modo Stars On CA Ban Day
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Modo.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.
Virtual Gaming Worlds Provides Official Comment on California Plans
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Virtual 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.
WOW Vegas to Allow Sweeps Play Up Until 1 Minute Before California Ban
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

WOW 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.
Sweeps Play Plans for Virtual Gaming Worlds in California Revealed
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Sweeps 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.
Eilers & Krejcik Gaming Have Doubts Regarding MA's Sweeps Ban Bill
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Top 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.
Man Killed Mom, Stole Money to Gamble
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Michigan 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.
HB 1052 Has Been Introduced In Indiana, Would Ban Sweepstakes Casinos
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

HB 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.
Legendz Sweeps Casino Announces Changes in California and Tennessee
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Legendz 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.
The Sweepstakes Ban Bills Continue To Be File In As One Comes to Maine
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

The 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.