California Takes Aim at Thrillzz: Lawsuit Alleges Unlicensed Sports Betting Operation

California has filed a lawsuit against Thrillzz, accusing the platform of running an unlicensed sports betting operation.

Sidepot Withdraws from Arizona Due to Increased Oversight

Sidepot is now out of the Arizona market due to increasing regulatory pressure.

Carnival Citi Exits California Amid Regulatory Concerns

Carnival Citi exits California ahead of AB 831, which would ban sweepstakes casinos statewide

ClubWPT Gold is Removing Gold Coins- Will Its Flip Save Sweeps Model?

ClubWPT Gold has ended its Gold Coins and dual-currency system, shifting to a new model of Hand Analysis credits and chips.

Governor’s Veto Halts Louisiana Sweepstakes Casino Ban—No Veto Overide Expected

Governor Jeff Landry vetoes sweepstakes casino ban bill, giving more time to operators to plan accordingly.

Michigan Orders Eight Unlicensed Online Casinos to Shut Down

State crackdown forces eight unlicensed online casinos offline; sweepstakes casinos remain illegal.

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Playtech has withdrawn from California sweepstakes casinos due to legal pressures, but downplays the move as insignificant.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