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Crown Coins Maintains Top Spot Ahead of the Fall Sweepstakes Casino Season
As summer gives way to fall, one sweepstakes casino has separated itself from the rest of the market. New search demand data shows Crown Coins entering September with a noticeable advantage over competitors, continuing a trend that developed throughout the summer months. According to recent analysis of U.S. sweepstakes casino search activity, Crown Coins now holds the largest share of ...
Fanatics Combines Betting, Casino and Prediction Markets Into One App
Fanatics has rolled out a new app designed to bring several of its gaming products under one digital roof. The platform, called Fanatics Sports & Casino, combines the operator's sportsbook, online casino and prediction market offerings into a single experience for customers. The move eliminates the need for separate accounts across Fanatics' gaming products. Users can access eligible services through ...
Sweepstakes Casino Demand Climbs Despite Expanding State Restrictions
Consumer interest in sweepstakes casinos continued to grow through mid-2026, even as more states moved to restrict or prohibit the industry. Recent market tracking data showed that player demand reached its highest point of the year in July, highlighting a widening gap between consumer activity and regulatory developments across the United States. The increase comes during a period of growing ...
PGA Tour Reassesses Tournament Security Amid Rising Betting-Related Incidents
The PGA Tour is strengthening its approach to fan behavior as sports wagering becomes a larger part of the professional golf landscape. Tournament officials are introducing additional security measures and emphasizing existing conduct policies amid concerns that some spectators may cross the line between following betting markets and interacting with players. Sports betting has become increasingly intertwined with professional sports ...
DraftKings Unveils Football Season Campaign With One-Day Gameday Event
As football season returns, DraftKings is preparing a large-scale promotional event designed to engage customers across its expanding product lineup. The company announced that Sept. 2 will be branded as “DraftKings Gameday,” a one-day campaign featuring promotions, giveaways, product updates, and in-person activations ahead of the NFL and college football seasons. The timing is notable for DraftKings, which enters the ...
The Money Factory Shutdown Raises New Questions Amid Kentucky Court Case
The closure of sweepstakes casino The Money Factory has left many players wondering what will happen to pending redemption requests and account balances. Now, a legal challenge filed in Kentucky is drawing additional attention to the company's operations and the circumstances surrounding its shutdown. The Money Factory officially ceased operations in August 2026, but court records show that a proposed ...
Sweepstakes Casino Market Nears $7.2 Billion Amid Growing State Crackdown
The U.S. sweepstakes casino industry continued growing in 2026 despite facing some of its toughest regulatory challenges to date. New market data from Blask indicates the sector reached nearly $7.2 billion in value during the first half of the year, even after six states enacted bans on the dual-currency sweepstakes model. The findings suggest that while individual state restrictions can ...
North Carolina Sportsbooks Post Strong Revenue Rebound as Tax Collections Rise
Sports wagering volume remained strong throughout July, reaching more than $566 million in total bets. The month included several major international sporting events, including knockout-round matches from the FIFA World Cup, which helped drive betting activity. The latest figures also extended a notable streak for the market. July became the 11th consecutive month in which North Carolina sportsbooks handled more ...
Colorado Gaming Revenue Reaches New July Milestone With $103.2 Million
Colorado’s commercial casinos generated $103.2 million in revenue during July, marking a 2.9% increase from the same month last year and surpassing the $100 million threshold for the month. Data released by the Colorado Department of Revenue showed continued growth across the state’s gaming industry, with both slot machines and table games contributing to the increase. The results reflect steady ...
Why BetRivers Is Moving Away From Traditional Sweepstakes Casino Mechanics
BetRivers has introduced a different type of online social casino, one that removes a feature commonly associated with sweepstakes gaming. Through BetRivers.net, the company now offers a free-to-play casino experience that does not use Sweeps Coins, marking a notable shift at a time when regulators and lawmakers continue to scrutinize sweepstakes casino operators across the United States. The launch arrives ...
New Jersey Hands Caesars Sportsbook One of Its Largest Responsible Gaming Penalties
Caesars Sportsbook has been hit with one of the largest responsible gaming-related penalties ever issued to an online sports betting operator in New Jersey after regulators found multiple compliance failures involving responsible gambling requirements. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) finalized a civil penalty against Caesars Sportsbook that includes a $251,250 fine and an additional disgorgement payment of ...
Louisiana Sweepstakes Casino Ban Faces Early Test as Some Operators Remain Active
Louisiana's new sweepstakes casino prohibition was designed to be one of the toughest in the country, but several operators appear to have remained available to players weeks after the law took effect. Industry tracking has identified five sweepstakes casino platforms that were reportedly still accepting Louisiana players nearly a month after the state's August 1 enforcement deadline. Those operators include ...
Florida Targets Sweepstakes Giants With Broad Recovery Demand
Florida’s legal challenge against major sweepstakes casino operators VGW and Stake has moved beyond simply seeking to halt their business activities in the state. The lawsuits filed by Attorney General James Uthmeier are also pursuing one of the industry’s most aggressive financial remedies: the recovery of allegedly ill-gotten gains through disgorgement. The move places Florida among the most assertive states ...
Virginia Online Casino Debate Intensifies Amid Questions Over Post-Session Campaign Donations
Virginia's online casino debate has taken a new turn after several lawmakers who supported legalization efforts received significant campaign contributions following the 2026 legislative session. The donations, first reported by Virginia political journalist David Poole, have prompted renewed scrutiny from opponents of online casino expansion. While supporters of regulated iGaming argue legalization could create a controlled market and new state ...
Maryland Lawmakers Leave Sweepstakes Regulation Unchanged After 2026 Session
Maryland lawmakers ended the 2026 legislative session without approving legislation that would have restricted sweepstakes casinos across the state. Despite gaining significant support in the House of Delegates, two key measures, HB 295 and HB 1226, failed to advance through the Senate before lawmakers adjourned for the year. The outcome leaves Maryland's sweepstakes casino landscape unchanged for now. While several ...
Nebraska Voters Set to Decide Future of Mobile Sports Betting This November
Nebraska has become the latest state to put the future of online sports betting in voters' hands. State officials have certified two related ballot measures that would let residents decide whether mobile sports wagering should become legal and regulated statewide. The certification means the proposals will appear on the Nov. 3, 2026, general election ballot. If approved, Nebraska could join ...
Why Sportsbooks Are Taking a Measured View of College Football Futures
College football futures betting has long been a popular preseason market, but DraftKings believes bettors are approaching 2026 differently. According to longtime DraftKings oddsmaker Johnny Avello, uncertainty surrounding modern college football rosters has made it more difficult for both sportsbooks and customers to confidently evaluate teams before the season begins. The shifting landscape of college athletics has created a situation ...
RealPrize and LoneStar Exit Delaware After Regulatory Action
Delaware regulators have taken action against two more sweepstakes casino operators, forcing RealPrize and LoneStar Casino to end their Sweeps Coins offerings in the state. The move follows cease-and-desist letters issued by the Delaware Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) in mid-August. It marks another step in the state’s ongoing effort to remove unlicensed sweepstakes gaming platforms. Both casinos are operated ...
Florida Lawsuits Put Major Sweepstakes Casino Operators Under New Scrutiny
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed lawsuits against two of the biggest names in the sweepstakes casino industry, alleging that Stake.us and VGW are operating illegal online gambling businesses in the state. The legal action marks one of the most significant enforcement efforts Florida has taken against the sweepstakes gaming sector and could have implications beyond state borders. The ...
Missouri Education Funding Debate Grows as Sports Betting Revenue Lags
Missouri’s sports betting market was promoted as a new source of funding for public education when voters approved legalization. Less than two years later, some lawmakers are questioning whether the financial benefits match what supporters suggested during the campaign. New concerns emerged this week as state officials and legislators discussed how sports betting revenue is being used and whether it ...