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Illinois Sweeps Casino Update Evolution Gone Sweeps Casino Leaving
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Illinois Sweeps Casino Update: Evolution Gone? Sweeps Casino Leaving?

Sweeps Casino Tora Tora is leaving on Jan. 10, and game provider Evolution has left the state, too.
Indiana To Hold First Anti-Sweeps Casino Bill Hearing on January 6
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Indiana To Hold First Anti-Sweeps Casino Bill Hearing on January 6

Indiana is holding a hearing on its sweepstakes casino ban bill on Jan. 6.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

NZ 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.
Drake
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Drake, 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.
Maine's Bill That Would Ban Sweepstakes Casinos Has Hearing Scheduled
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Maine'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.
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.