Social Gaming
No More Sweepstakes Casinos in New York State as Bill Inches Closer to Passage
Senator Joseph Addabbo, the Chair of the New York State Senate Racing, made it abundantly clear heading intp the new legislative session, he was making it his mission to eradicate sweepstakes casinos in The Empire State.
Which Sweepstakes Casinos Have Players Reported the Most Winnings? McLuck, Chumba...Not LuckyLand
This isn't a scientific study by any stretch of the imagination, but it's also not a paid for fluff piece either. Gambling911.com has snuffed out all those sites to uncover the reality of sweepstakes casinos that regularly offer up wins.
High5Games Charged With 1,065 Criminal Counts of Conducting Illegal Gambling in Connecticut
The state of Connecticut has suspended the gaming license of gaming service provider High5Games. The company operates as a sweepstakes casino and advertises heavily, mostly over the radio.
Unauthorized Charges From Sweepstakes Casinos Showing Up on Bank Accounts
"Hoping someone can give me some advice. Last week 15 transactions showed up on my bank statement from RealPrize.com I have never heard of them until an internet search."
Chumba Casino No Longer Available in California
Gaming attorney Daniel Wallach had written about the unique California law that could leave sweepstakes casinos exposed.
Chumba Casino, McLuck Sweepstakes Casinos Must Exit New Jersey Market: Cease and Desist Letters Sent
New York is looking to impose even stricter punishments against anyone even associated with sweepstakes casinos.
Sweepstakes Casino Enforcer in Florida Helps Take Down Illegal Slot Operators in State
Law enforcement seized some 125 illegal gambling machines as part of a series of busts throughout the state of Florida that also resulted in two arrests.
Legality of Sweepstakes Casinos in Doubt
Forbes.com just published an amazing - and lengthy piece - pertaining to the world of sweepstakes casinos and the legal gray area they work in across the U.S.
YAY CASINO Complaints - February, March 2025
YAY CASINO is one of the newest of the sweepstakes casinos to appear on the interwebs.
Mississippi Close to Banning Online Sweepstakes: Mobile Sports Betting Still Banned
Following in the footsteps of Michigan, the Mississippi Senate voted this past week unanimously to ban sweepstakes casinos.
Chanced Casino Complaints March 2025
Today we look at any complaints about Chanced Casino over these past few weeks heading into the new month. The main issue appears to center around difficulties with redemptions.
Jackpot Party Complaints - February, March 2025
Plus Mississippi House overwhelmingly passes bill that would ban sweepstakes casinos.
Wow Vegas Reviews - February 16, 2025
Wow Vegas is fast becoming one of the most popular sweepstakes casinos. You may have seen the commercials featuring Paris Hilton.
Connecticut Cracks Down on Sweepstakes Casinos
February 14 witnessed a public hearing for Senate Bill 1235 in the Constitution State. It's a bill to ban sweepstakes casinos from the state.
Can't Play Sweepstakes Casinos in Mississippi: Chumba, McLuck, Others Could Soon Be Banned
Senate Bill 2510, which passed the chamber 44-1 in favour, would criminalise internet sweepstakes casinos as a felony, punishable by a $100,000 fine and up to a decade in prison.
Manifold Eliminates Sweepstakes Model
Manifold announced Wednesday night it was doing away with its sweepstakes model. The company is asking users to redeem their sweepcash by March 28.
Legendz Casino Redemptions Complaints
Legendz Casino is no longer responsive to emails, claims a customer via the AskGamblers forum but he is not the only one complaining.
The Money Factory Redemption Issues: Expect a 72 Hour Wait Period
The Money Factory is a social casino that allows customers to play using virtual casinos. Purchases will eventually require real money but the opportunity for a significant payout does exist.
Do Sweepstakes Casinos Pay Out Real Money?
Sweepstakes casinos do pay out real money but one will be playing with virtual coins (also known as sweepcoins). This differentiates them from the traditional real money internet casino whereby customers will need to deposit via their credit cards or cryptocurrency.
Can I Play on SidePot.us From My State? Is it Legal?
Social, or sweepstakes, casinos are free to play on in the beginning, but one will almost always have to make real money purchases via virtual coins these websites have come up with clever names for (i.e. sweepcoins).
Dice Dreams Complaints February 2025
Reddit reports that it suddenly has become difficult to use Bluestacks for friend referrals.
Sweeps Casino Sidepot Debuts: Fliff's Answer to Online Casinos, Early Reviews
Players over 18 can access Sidepot in most states in both English and Spanish. However, Sidepot is unavailable in these 11 states.
Coin Master Complaints February 2025
Coin Master is a sweepstakes casino. Unlike its real money online casino counterparts, Coin Master does not require an initial deposit and play is free...up to a point.
Chumba Casino Complaints February 2025
Chumba Casino is one of the largest and most popular of the social casinos available today. But the bigger a company gets, the more likely there will be negative reviews about it.
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.
What Exactly is the Loophole That Makes Sweepstakes Casinos Legal?
Because these sites do not require real money deposits, sweepstakes operators insists the sites are fully legal. We take a deeper look into what is perhaps a "flawed" theory.
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.
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.
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".
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.
