Michigan Court Order Forces Six Unlicensed Sweeps Sites Out

Michigan regulators ban six unlicensed sweepstakes sites from operating after uncovering illegal gambling activities targeting Michigan residents.

Vivaro.us Exits Under Pressure as Smaller Sweeps Sites Struggle

Vivaro.us, a leading U.S. sweepstakes casino operator, will bow out on October 1 following heightened regulatory scrutiny and lawsuits against peers.

Legal Pressures Push Sportzino Out of Tennessee Sweepstakes Scene

Blazesoft’s Sportzino abruptly exited Tennessee on September 18 following a cease-and-desist order from the Sports Wagering Council.

New Jersey Proposes a Standard for Responsible Gambling Campaigns

New Jersey plans to make responsible gambling standards mandatory for all online casinos and sportsbooks.

Playtech Pulls Out of California Sweepstakes Casinos Amid Legal Heat, Calls Exit ‘Immaterial’

Playtech has withdrawn from California sweepstakes casinos due to legal pressures, but downplays the move as insignificant.

Trouble Ahead? US Sweeps Industry Takes a Beating, Says Eilers & Krejcik

Eilers & Krejcik warns that the U.S. sweepstakes casino industry has stalled, with revenues falling across the sector.

SPGA Joins Forces with SGLA as Sweepstakes Industry Rallies Against Bans and Lawsuits

Sweeps industry strengthens front as SPGA aligns with SGLA; promises to proactively engage policymakers in meaningful debates.

Baba Casino Reopens in Six States After California’s Sweeps Ban Passes

Baba Casino has reopened in six U.S. states as a strategic response to California’s proposed 2026 ban on online sweepstakes casinos.

Massachusetts Gaming Revenues Soar Amid Shifting Revenue Streams

Massachusetts’ gaming revenues continue to surge, while registering notable shifts in revenue sources.

Massachusetts Debates Legal iGaming—Sweepstakes Ban Looms

Massachusetts lawmakers are reviewing House Bill 4431, which would legalize and regulate online casinos while banning sweepstakes gaming.

Now that Pragmatic Play Has Left US Sweeps Casinos, What's Next on the Roadmap?

Pragmatic Play will no longer license its games to U.S. sweepstakes operators, disrupting the fast-growing sweeps industry.

Tunica Casino Closes as Mississippi Sweepstakes Ban Fail

Sam’s Town Hotel and Gaming Hall announced on social media it will close permanently on November 9 at 10 p.m.

McLuck and Spree Casinos Defy Industry Exits, Reopen in Georgia and Alabama

McLuck and Spree look ahead, officially relaunched their Alabama and Georgia-facing social casinos for their players.

New Sweeps Casino Platform Launched by ProgressPlay as Regulatory Heat Mounts

ProgressPlay steps up to the regulatory challenges by launching a new sweeps casino. Its sweeps casino solution is dynamic and engagement-driven, ready to entertain while complying with regulations.

AB 831 Clears California Senate—What’s Next for Sweeps Gaming?

California’s anti-sweepstakes casinos law is on the verge of becoming law. What does the future hold for the fast-growing sweeps industry?

High 5 Games Withdraws from Connecticut After $1.5M Settlement

High5Games has officially closed its online casino in Connecticut. This follows the completion of a $1.5M settlement.

$44 Million Tax Battle Ignites: Louisiana Takes on VGW and WOW Vegas

The latest legal action targets WOW Vegas and VGW for allegedly failing to collect and pay over $44 million in state sales taxes on virtual currencies sold to players in Louisiana

Why Sports Betting Leads Sweepstakes Casinos

Sports betting is growing nationwide, while sweepstakes casinos remain on the sidelines. Lawmakers favor the clarity, oversight, and revenue that sportsbooks offer. This contrast highlights the factors shaping America’s gaming landscape today.