Louisiana House Passes Anti-Sweepstakes Bill
A Louisiana bill proposing to ban sweepstakes casinos was voted 99-0 in favor in the House on Monday, and is close to being passed into law.
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Judge Allows Stake.us To Stay Active In California, For Now
A judge in California sent a lawsuit against Stake.us to arbitration, allowing the sweepstakes casino platform to continue operations in the state.
Sweepstakes Casinos Growth Outstripping Online Casinos
New research shows sweepstakes casinos are acquiring new customers at three times the rate of online casinos.
High 5 Games Agrees To Pay $1.5 Million Fine And Exit Connecticut
The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) in Connecticut announced it has reached a settlement with High 5 Games over claims the company is operating an illegal online casino.
VGW Announces Phase Out Of Sweepstakes In New York
VGW, the group behind Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots, and Global Poker, announced that it will be phasing out its sweepstakes casino games for New York players.
Nevada Posied To Enact Bill Tackling Illegal Gambling Operators
Nevada lawmakers have passed a bill in both the Senate and the Assembly that will increase the penalties for illegal gambling platforms operating in the state.
Premier League Clubs Risk Legal Action Over Online Casino Sponsors
Six Premier League clubs could face legal action over their shirt sponsors accepting UK customers without a valid license.
Montana Becomes First State To Officially Ban Sweepstakes
Montanta's Governor, Greg Gianforte, signed off on a bill to officially prohibit sweepstakes casinos, becoming the first US state to outlaw the platforms.
India Supreme Court Consider Plea For Stricter Gambling Regulations
India's Supreme Court has agreed to look into a petition filed by a social activist calling for strict gambling regulations in the country.
New Ohio Casino Bill Proposes Ban On Sweepstakes
A new bill was introduced in Ohio on May 20, proposing to both legalize online casinos and ban sweepstakes casinos.
VGW Leads New Sweepstakes Advocate Group, Social Gaming Leadership Alliance
VGW, the company behind Luckyland Casino, Chumba Casino, and Global Poker, has established a new sweepstakes casino advocate group, the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA).
Light & Wonder Acquires Grover Gaming for $1.05B, Expanding into Charitable Gaming Sector
Light & Wonder finalized the $1.05 billion acquisition of Grover Gaming's charitable gaming assets. The deal includes a $850 million upfront payment and a potential $200 million earn-out over four years.