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VGW Agrees to $8 Million Payment After New York Sweepstakes Investigation
New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured an $8 million settlement from sweepstakes casino operator VGW, the company behind Chumba Casino, Global Poker, and Luckyland Slots. The agreement resolves an investigation into the company's operations in the state and adds another significant development to the broader regulatory debate surrounding sweepstakes casinos in the United States. The settlement comes more ...
Nebraska Sports Betting Vote Moves From Petition Drive to November Ballot
Nebraska voters will have the final say on statewide mobile sports betting this November after supporters successfully qualified two related measures for the general election ballot. The campaign's focus now shifts from gathering signatures to winning public support ahead of the Nov. 3 vote. If approved, Nebraska would join a growing list of states that allow bettors to place wagers ...
Illinois Targets Gambling Advertising With New Player Protection Measure
Illinois regulators are advancing what could become the first gambling marketing exclusion program of its kind in the United States. The proposal would allow people leaving the state's voluntary self-exclusion program to avoid direct gambling advertisements for at least 12 months after their exclusion period ends. The initiative is part of a broader effort by the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) ...
Prediction Markets May Reshape Sweepstakes Casino Debates in 2027
The sweepstakes casino industry has faced increasing scrutiny from state lawmakers in recent years, with lawmakers across the country introducing bills that sought to restrict or ban the dual-currency model used by many operators. While several states pursued legislation in 2025 and 2026, the broader regulatory conversation may be changing heading into 2027. A growing debate around prediction markets has ...
FanDuel Refunds Affected DFS Players After NFL Week 1 Platform Disruption
FanDuel has responded to complaints from daily fantasy sports (DFS) customers after a platform outage disrupted lineup management ahead of the first Sunday of the 2026 NFL season. The issue occurred during one of the busiest periods of the fantasy football calendar and left some users unable to modify entries before contests officially locked. The company acknowledged the disruption on ...
Prediction Market Surge Forces New Questions for Sweeps Sportsbooks
The first week of the NFL season delivered a result that could influence far more than traditional sports betting. Prediction market operator Kalshi recorded approximately $983 million in NFL-related trading activity during Week 1, contributing to more than $1 billion in tracked prediction market volume across major platforms. While prediction markets and sweepstakes casinos operate under different business models, the ...
Crown Coins Casino Faces Growing Scrutiny Amid Player Complaints
Crown Coins Casino, one of the larger names in the sweepstakes casino space, is facing increased scrutiny after a series of consumer complaints, regulatory action, and legal challenges. What began as a platform marketed as an alternative to traditional online gambling is now drawing attention for a growing list of issues that some players say have affected their ability to ...
Major U.S. Leagues Seek Consistent Rules on Threats Against Athletes
As sports betting continues to expand across the United States, concerns about harassment directed at athletes, coaches, and officials are again drawing attention from professional sports organizations. Several major leagues and players' associations are calling on state regulators to strengthen protections against bettors who issue threats or abusive messages tied to wagering outcomes. The renewed push highlights an issue that ...
House Tax Measure Moves Closer to Reversing Gambling Loss Deduction Cap
A controversial federal tax change affecting gamblers moved one step closer to repeal this week after a key House committee voted overwhelmingly in favor of restoring the full deduction for gambling losses. The House Ways and Means Committee approved language within H.R. 10357, the Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act, that would remove the current 90% limit on gambling-loss deductions. The ...
Chumba Casino Operator Still Faces Florida And Kentucky Lawsuits After New York Settlement
VGW Holdings, the company behind Chumba Casino, Global Poker and the former LuckyLand Slots platform, has resolved a long-running investigation in New York. However, the settlement does not end the company's broader legal challenges, as separate lawsuits in Florida and Kentucky continue to move through the courts. The New York agreement, announced on Sept. 9, requires VGW to pay $8 ...
NFL Clarifies Sportsbook Advertising Rules for Game Broadcasts
The NFL has clarified how its sportsbook partners can advertise during game broadcasts, providing new details on what is and is not allowed during league programming. While the league continues to embrace sports betting partnerships, league officials have made it clear that those relationships do not give operators unrestricted access to advertise however they choose. Instead, sportsbooks must follow specific ...
Connecticut’s Prediction Market Crackdown Raises New Questions for Sweepstakes Casinos
Connecticut’s recent enforcement action against prediction market operators is drawing attention beyond that sector, with some legal analysts suggesting the move could signal increased scrutiny of sweepstakes casinos in the state. The development comes as regulators across the country continue examining alternative gaming models that operate outside traditional casino and sportsbook frameworks. While Connecticut has not announced any direct action ...
Ohio Lawmakers Revisit iGaming With New Focus on Retail Casinos
Ohio lawmakers are again considering online casino legalization, but a newly discussed proposal takes a different approach than many existing iGaming markets. Rather than allowing operators to offer digital bonus credits and promotions directly through online casino platforms, the measure would encourage incentives that bring players into physical gaming properties. Supporters of the concept argue it could help address concerns ...
Ninth Circuit Kalshi Ruling Adds New Dimension to Sweepstakes Casino Debate
A recent federal appeals court decision involving prediction market operator Kalshi is drawing attention beyond the sports prediction space. While the case does not directly involve sweepstakes casinos, legal observers note that some of the court's reasoning overlaps with arguments currently being used in several ongoing sweepstakes-related disputes. The ruling stems from a challenge brought by two California tribal nations ...
State Leaders Detail the Challenges Behind Expanding iGaming
The debate over legalized online casino gaming continues to gain momentum across the United States, but concerns about its broader impact remain a significant obstacle. During a recent industry panel, lawmakers from Ohio, Virginia, and Massachusetts shared their perspectives on the challenges facing iGaming legislation, including the possibility that online casinos could reduce revenue at traditional brick-and-mortar gaming venues. While ...
Gavin Newsom Signs AB 831, Reshaping California’s Sweepstakes Casino Market
California has officially joined a growing list of states taking action against the sweepstakes casino industry. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 831 into law, creating a statewide ban on online sweepstakes casinos that use dual-currency systems allowing players to redeem prizes with real-world value. The legislation marks one of the most significant regulatory developments for the sweepstakes gaming sector ...
Michigan Sportsbooks See Year-Over-Year Decline in August Handle
Michigan’s online sports betting market cooled slightly in August, with new figures showing both wagering activity and operator revenue declined compared to the same month last year. Data released by the Michigan Gaming Control Board showed sportsbooks accepted $330.5 million in wagers during August, a 2.5% decrease from August 2025 and the lowest monthly handle recorded since July 2025. While ...
Texas Gambling Discussions Focus Elsewhere as Sweepstakes Casinos Avoid Scrutiny
Texas lawmakers are beginning to shape conversations around potential gambling policy changes, but sweepstakes casinos do not appear to be a central focus of the latest discussions. Recent reports indicate that Texas officials examining so-called gambling loopholes are directing more attention toward other areas of the gaming sector, including prediction markets and broader wagering concerns. While sweepstakes casinos have faced ...
North Carolina Regulators Target Underdog, bet365 Over Separate Compliance Lapses
North Carolina regulators have issued financial penalties to two licensed sports betting operators after separate compliance failures tied to player protection requirements. The actions involve Underdog Sports and bet365, with the operators collectively facing $250,000 in fines following investigations by state regulators. The penalties underscore the growing focus on compliance and consumer safeguards in North Carolina's legal sports betting market. ...
Ohio House Bill 298 Renews Debate Over Sweepstakes Casino Future
Ohio lawmakers are considering legislation that could significantly change the state's online gaming landscape. House Bill 298 would establish a regulated online casino market while also prohibiting many sweepstakes-style gaming platforms that currently operate throughout the state. The proposal reflects a growing trend seen in several states where lawmakers are weighing the expansion of regulated internet gambling against the continued ...