Casino Industry Legal News & Legislation

Mass. 2025 Session Ends, Will Revisit Sweepstakes Casino Ban In 2026
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Mass. 2025 Session Ends, Will Revisit Sweepstakes Casino Ban In 2026

While nothing will come of Massachusetts' iGaming/sweepstakes ban bill in 2025, it can be revisited as early as Jan. 7, 2026.
A Prominent Sweeps Casino Reveals Plans in California As AB 831 Looms
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

A Prominent Sweeps Casino Reveals Plans in California As AB 831 Looms

With AB 831 looming, McLuck, a popular sweepstakes casino, has announced its plans for Sweeps Coins play in California.
VGW to Launch New Sweeps Casino, Mulling Future of LuckyLand Slots
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

VGW to Launch New Sweeps Casino, Mulling Future of LuckyLand Slots

Virtual Gaming Worlds has confirmed to Sweepsy that it's launching a new sweepstakes platform, LuckyLand Casino.
Virtual Gaming Worlds Announces Massive Sweeps Change In Tennessee
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Virtual Gaming Worlds Announces Massive Sweeps Change In Tennessee

There have been changes in the sweepstakes industry in Tennessee, including Virtual Gaming Worlds, partially or wholly leaving.
Pulsz Casino, Pulsz Bingo Announce Dec. 15 As Final Day in California
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Pulsz Casino, Pulsz Bingo Announce Dec. 15 As Final Day in California

Pulsz Casino and Pulsz Bingo, owned by Yellow Social Interactive Ltd., have announced the exit date and plan in California.
Stake.us, High 5 Casino, LoneStar Casino, and More Leaving Tennessee
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Stake.us, High 5 Casino, LoneStar Casino, and More Leaving Tennessee

Tennessee is clamping down on sweepstakes platforms in the state, and now, High 5 Casino, LoneStar Casino, RealPrize, and more are leaving.
Two Prominent Social Casinos Reveal Thoughts on New Google Ads Policy
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Two Prominent Social Casinos Reveal Thoughts on New Google Ads Policy

While Google's new gambling ads policy is another kick to the sweeps casino industry, the social casino space seems happy with the changes.
ProphetX At A Crossroad Regarding Keeping Sweepstakes Product Or Not
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

ProphetX At A Crossroad Regarding Keeping Sweepstakes Product Or Not

ProphetX will decide on the status of its sweeps product when they "ultimately achieve CFTC approval" to get in on the prediction market.
Stake.us Will Close Down All Game Modes, Leave California On Dec. 30
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Stake.us Will Close Down All Game Modes, Leave California On Dec. 30

Facing a lawsuit and with a ban on sweepstakes casinos in California looming, Stake.us announced it's completely leaving the state.
LuckyStars Casino, OnPoint Casino, Turbo Stakes Casino Shutting Down
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

LuckyStars Casino, OnPoint Casino, Turbo Stakes Casino Shutting Down

Amid a tumultuous year in the US sweepstakes casino industry, including California's ban, six sweepstakes casinos have closed since October.