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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 increased scrutiny in several states over the past two years, …
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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 in recent years. As the most populous state in the …
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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 against sweepstakes casinos, observers say the legal reasoning applied to …
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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 million in penalties, costs and disgorgement. The settlement closes an …
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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 scale of engagement has drawn attention across the broader online …
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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 emerged as a competing issue for regulators and lawmakers. As …
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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 than a year after New York regulators began targeting sweepstakes …
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Florida is taking a new approach in its efforts to curb sweepstakes casinos, expanding legal action beyond operators and into the companies that help process payments. In lawsuits filed August 19, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier named several payment processing firms as co-defendants alongside major sweepstakes casino operators VGW and Stake. The move represents one of the most aggressive state-level enforcement strategies seen in the sweepstakes casino industry. Rather than …
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As more states scrutinize sweepstakes casinos and move to restrict or ban their operations, a growing number of operators have found a way to remain active without relying on the industry’s traditional dual-currency system. The shift has become one of the most significant developments in the social casino space over the past year. Historically, sweepstakes casinos operated using two virtual currencies. One currency was used for entertainment purposes, while the …
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Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), the Australia-based company behind Chumba Casino, is drawing attention in Alabama after campaign finance records revealed contributions to several state lawmakers. The donations arrive as lawmakers across the country continue debating how to regulate sweepstakes casinos, a sector facing increasing scrutiny from regulators and legislators. The contributions have fueled discussion about whether the company is attempting to gain influence in a state where gambling policy remains …
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Sweepstakes casinos are increasingly rolling out tournaments, leaderboard races, and multi-day promotional campaigns as the industry faces mounting legal and regulatory challenges across the United States. What was once an occasional feature has become a common part of the player experience, with many operators introducing overlapping competitions designed to keep users engaged throughout the week. The trend arrives at a notable moment for the sector. Several states have moved to …
Online sweepstakes in the US are growing at a rapid rate. Although they’ve been around since the early 2010s, the last two years have seen the sector explode in popularity. There are now hundreds of different sites and apps to choose from across the United States.
More and more players are now seeking out sweepstakes sites as a fun, safe alternative to real money casino and sports betting. They’re free to play and although there is the option to purchase additional coins, they can also offer the opportunity to win real money prizes due to the way they are set up.
Every Sweeps sites must offer AMoE – Alternative Method of Entry – which ensures that coins can be acquired by players without any obligation to make a deposit or use any of their own funds.
These sites offer similar functionality to the more traditional online casino model, but with Gold Coins and sweepstakes mechanics, they can operate much more widely in the USA.
Many brands are now legal in around 40 different states including several where there is no legalized sports betting or casino activity allowed such as Florida and Texas. As such, there is a growing desire for the latest sweepstakes casino news.
From upcoming launches, new games, exclusive slots or eye-catching promos, this page will be the best resource to find the latest information on all things sweepstakes.
