The 3 Most Popular Sweepstakes Casinos of February 2025

These three social casinos had some of the biggest ad spends in January 2025 and enter February among the most recognizable and popular of the sweepstakes casinos on the scene today.  Customers are also raving about them...for the most part anyway.

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No More Chumba Casino in New York? Senator Prepared to Make a Move

Senator Joseph Addabbo, the Chair of the New York State Senate Racing, claims the model is legal for now but operators do not have to pay for a gaming licensing fee nor does the state collect any taxes.

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Gold Fish Casino Slots February 2025 Reviews: Check Out the New John Stamos Commercials

The new commercials featuring the former General Hospital and Full House star began airing January 7, 2025.

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Sweepstakes Casino Ban Possible in New York, NH Looks to Permit Online Casinos

“One of my primary objectives as Gaming chair is ensuring New Yorkers are protected from gambling operations that have the potential of becoming more problematic without proper legislative action, such as unregulated sweepstakes casino operators,” stated Senator Joseph Addabbo.

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Michigan Sports Betting Handle Clobbered in December 2024

The state overall generated just over $264 million from online gambling revenue during this month.  Sounds great until we dig deeper.

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Casino Game Providers Under Fire By UK Gambling Regulators

Tackling unlicensed gambling is central to the U.K. Gambling Commission’s objective of preventing gambling from being a source of crime and disrupting this illegal activity at scale.

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Calvin Ayre on Trump Embrace of Crypto: 'You May Not Want to Hear This'

"Donald Trump’s second term as U.S. president will of course be good for ‘crypto’ in the near term, but it will also set crypto up for an even bigger fall and the imposition of even tougher regulatory conditions than exist now."

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Anjouan Gaming License & Why Casino Regulations Are Vital

Anjouan may be small, but its gaming license is making a big impression. It’s perfect for both newcomers and experienced online gambling business owners. Everyone loves the Anjouan gaming license because it is simple, affordable, and packed with opportunities.

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Casino Mini-Games: The New Gaming Monetization Trend Transforming Player Engagement

In the ever-evolving gaming world, developers constantly find innovative ways to keep us hooked while driving revenue. One trend that's taken the industry by storm is the rise of casino mini-games.

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Are Online Casino Games for Real Money Legal From Massachusetts?

Maryland is also looking to offer iGaming beginning in 2025 should legislation be passed.

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New Jersey Could Become Latest State to Crack Down on Chumba Casino, Other Sweepstakes Casinos

Sweepstakes casinos - also known as social casinos - are believed to have taken in some $40 billion in over the past decade.  The irony here is that these are supposedly "free-to-play".

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Top Slots Known for Big Wins

Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned online casino player, you’re not new to online slots. Slots are one of the most popular forms of online gambling because of their simplicity, exhilarating gameplay, and big wins.

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Will Any More US States Legalize Online Casinos in 2025?

Despite significant revenue generated in states that have embraced regulation, many remain hesitant. Observers are asking whether more states will regulate online casinos, potentially transforming the digital gaming landscape.

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Will Sportsbooks Exit Maryland With One Hundred Percent Proposed Tax Increase?

That new proposal calls for an increase to 30% from 15% on operators.

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Stake.US, McLuck Sweepstakes Casinos Ordered to Leave Maryland

The news comes the same day that Maryland announced a massive 100% tax hike on regulated operators (15 percent to 30 percent).

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Maryland Sends Cease and Desist Letters Out to 11 Unauthorized Gambling Operators: Raising Taxes From 10 to 30 Percent

This comes as dozens of sweepstakes casino sites and daily fantasy operators have inundated the Maryland market over the past year.

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SBC Summit Malta Rebrand Emphasises Expansion of June Event

Prompted by recent changes in Malta's event sector, this strategic shift has enabled SBC to broaden the event’s scope and strengthen its alignment with the organisation’s global lineup of events.

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Snoop's High Rollers Social Casino Game Now Available at Kickr.com

Snoop Dogg is the latest to get into the social casino space.

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How to Stay Safe from Identity Theft While Gambling Online

Cybersecurity threats remain a major menace for online gamblers, despite the growing restrictions and consistently improved gambling laws around the world. Fraud in gambling isn’t limited to individual losses these days.

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Today's Podcast: How Gambling Affiliates Can Learn From Motley Fool

Noelle Spagna shares with Affiliate Bi's John Wright some of the best practices a big company like The Motley Fool does for optimization of the business in every aspect. It is something any affiliate program could learn from but affiliates as well. 

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Question: How Can Sweepstakes Sportsbooks Be Legal?

"They can market to minors, no gaming commission, no regulation, can apparently pay out whenever you feel like it," writes one popular industry figure.

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Mohegan Sees Second Highest Quarterly Net Revenue in Company History

Mohegan Digital net revenue was up $60.1 million year over year.

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Kickr Social Sports Betting Reviews

Unlike real money sports betting sites, Kickr requires a purchase of gold coins, which can then be used throughout the site.

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Top Searches - Gambling911 Stories January 2, 2025 (Late Edition)

Most Searched For: Missouri vs. Auburn Betting Preview - No More Advance Deposit Wagering Michigan - Trevor Etienne Total Rushing Yards Prop Bet - Quinn Ewers Next Team Odds - Golden Globe Betting Odds.

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Luck Be a Landlord Banned By Google Play

The developers of Luck Be a Landlord revealed on Thursday their game is no longer permitted on Google Play, the result of a gambling element the game maker insists does not exist. 

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What Are Winter Weekend Drops at Pulsz Social Casino?

Winter Weekend Drops at Pulsz Social Casino offer players an opportunity to win both Gold Coins (GC) and Sweep Coins (SC) by taking part in promotional tournaments running every weekend.

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Growth of AI-Based Fraud in iGaming: How to Tackle it?

Did you know that AI-based technology is transforming the iGaming industry while also becoming its greatest threat? As artificial intelligence reshapes the gambling market, fraud is also taking a new form, assisted by this technology. 

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Nine Reasons Why Sweepstakes Are So Popular With Millennials

Sweepstakes have captured millennials’ attention in ways traditional advertising cannot. Born between 1981 and 1996, this generation, shaped by technological advancements and evolving media, has turned sweepstakes into a powerful marketing tool.

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Golden Matrix Group Enters Social Casino Sector in US to Kick Off 2025

Golden Matrix Group (GMGI) has officially entered the U.S. market, marking a significant milestone in its North American expansion strategy. The company operates a game development division Expanse Studios, which features some 50 games, including innovative and crash games.

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Top Searches - Gambling911 Stories January 1, 2025

Most Searched For: Dillon Gabriel Total Passing Yards Prop Bet - Ashton Jeanty's Total Rushing Yards Prop Bet - Quinn Ewers Next Team Odds -  Potomac Poker Open - 2025 Cryptocurrency Regulations

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Cameron Boozer Payout Odds - 2027 NBA Rookie of the Year

Cameron Boozer Payout Odds - 2027 NBA Rookie of the Year

Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft took place last night with very few surprises. Round 2 happens Wednesday night.
Is Kalshi Gambling or Trading? Prediction Markets Enter Sports Betting's Gray Area

Is Kalshi Gambling or Trading? Prediction Markets Enter Sports Betting's Gray Area

Prediction markets are no longer sitting on the fringes of sports betting. They are becoming one of the industry's biggest talking points.