Casino Industry Legal News & Legislation

By: Heather GartlandNZ Online Casino Licensing Reform: What the Online Casino Bill Changes
NZ Parliament is progressing the Online Casino Gambling Bill. We break down what’s in it, what’s next, and what it could mean for NZ players.

By: Grant MitchellDrake, Adin Ross Named in Music Botting Lawsuit Involving Stake
Drake and Adin Ross were “zealous promoters” of Stake.com and Stake.us, the American sweepstakes casino version of the crypto-based platform.

By: Richard JanvrinMaine's Bill That Would Ban Sweepstakes Casinos Has Hearing Scheduled
The anti-sweepstakes casinos legislation in Maine is on the move as a hearing is set for January 14.

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.