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Sweepstakes Gaming Revenue in the US Reaches $20.09B in Q1 2026 as Player Demand Continues to Shift

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Sweepstakes gaming has moved from a niche corner of online gambling into something much more visible in the broader digital entertainment landscape.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Fri, 06/12/2026 - 10:01

Spooky Link Go Ghost $87.6K Slot Win Biggest at Treasure Island Casino in Minnesota During Month of May

The title can now be found online at Heart of Vegas Casino Slots sweepstakes casino and for real money play at Caesars online casino in four states.

Submitted by steve cooper on, Thu, 06/11/2026 - 14:28

Tennessee Governor Signs Sweepstakes Casino Ban Into Law

The state becomes the 7th to ban sweepstakes casinos as efforts in other states have been met with mixed success.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 05/26/2026 - 12:28

Tang Luck Sweepstakes Casino Scam? One Player Observation Prompts SweepsKings Re-evaluation of Site

"They state 'if your slots app doesn't hit a jackpot in 10 minutes, delete it and download Tang Luck' First off, no legit site can guarantee wins."

Submitted by steve cooper on, Sun, 05/24/2026 - 14:44

Sweepstakes Casinos Now Face Enforcement Actions in Iowa

Iowa's governor has signed a measure into law that improves enforcement against sweepstakes casino operators though they are not outwardly banned.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Fri, 05/22/2026 - 16:38

Sweepstakes Casino Real Customer Reviews: Crown Casino, Dorados, Mega Bonanza (June 2026)

While Crown Casino's sweepstakes casino reviews tend to be mostly positive, there are hiccups reported pertaining to their new prepaid card.

Submitted by steve cooper on, Thu, 05/21/2026 - 11:39

Sweepstakes Casinos Safe in Oklahoma as Governor Vetoes Ban Bill, Odds Less Favorable in Louisiana

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has vetoed SB 1589, a bill targeting sweepstakes casinos on Wednesday.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Wed, 05/13/2026 - 17:05

ClubWPT Gold Now Closed to Tennessee Residents Ahead of Sweepstakes Ban

The sweepstakes casino ban legislation in Tennessee currently sits on the governor's desk.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 05/07/2026 - 19:35

Oklahoma the Latest to Close in on Sweepstakes Casino Ban

SB 1589 would classify dual-currency sweepstakes casinos as a Class C22 felony with up to 30 days in jail and fines up to $2,000

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 05/07/2026 - 11:02

Sweepstakes Casino Operators in Louisiana Could Be Charged With Racketeering as Bill Sent to Governor's Desk

Operators of sweepstakes casinos targeting Louisiana residents will face steep fines and potential prison sentences with new bill.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Tue, 05/05/2026 - 13:58

Despite Sweepstakes Casino Ban in New Jersey, NJ.com Continues to Promote Them

NJ.com promotes both New Jersey regulated gambling sites as well as prohibited sweepstakes sites. The Garden State recently made these sites illegal.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Tue, 04/21/2026 - 16:18

Where Can I Find the Prince of Purrwood Online Slot?

This casino game is available at a limited number of crypto casinos at the moment and features an RTP of 96.13% but could be as low as 90.55% depending on the casino brand.

Submitted by steve cooper on, Sat, 04/18/2026 - 14:15

Indiana Sweepstakes Casino Ban to Go Into Full Effect July 2026

Penalties for operating a sweepstakes casino could eclipse $100K based on newly passed law

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sat, 04/18/2026 - 13:32

Sweepstakes Casinos Can Continue to Operate in Maryland as Legislation Stalls, 2026 Session Ends

While HB 295 and HB 1226 both cleared the House of Delegates, they failed to move any further.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Fri, 04/17/2026 - 10:51

Suit Against Dave & Busters in South Carolina Court Claims Arcade Games Are Unlawful Gambling

A state advocacy group filed a suit in the District Court of South Carolina Florence Division late Wednesday April 15 arguing the chain’s games function as unlawful gambling rather than entertainment.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Thu, 04/16/2026 - 12:35

Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville Getting Donations From Sweepstakes Casino Company That Owns Chumba

Alabama has filed 40+ civil lawsuits against sweepstakes casino operators since 2025, more than any other state. Alabama has become a hotbed of civil litigation against sweepstakes operators, including VGW (Chumba, LuckyLand, Global Poker).

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Wed, 04/08/2026 - 20:42

How Experienced Players Are Getting More Value From Sweepstakes Casino Bonuses

For experienced online gamers, the best sweepstakes casino strategy isn’t about grabbing the biggest headline offer. It’s about turning promos into usable session length, better redemption odds, clearer operator selection and fewer dead-end coins.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Tue, 04/07/2026 - 09:44

Are Sweepstakes Casinos Legal in the State of Maine?

A bill has landed on Maine Governor Janet Mills desk to ban sweepstakes casinos, but will she sign it?

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sun, 04/05/2026 - 11:22

Massachusetts Online Casino Legislation Pushed Back at Least a Year, Reprieve for Sweepstakes Brands

In addition to allowing real money online casino gambling through the commonwealth, including poker and table games, HB 4431 also looks to prohibit sweepstakes casinos.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mon, 03/23/2026 - 21:04

Baba Casino, Rebet Staying in Tennessee for Now Despite Attempts to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos

The state’s Attorney General, Jonathan Skrmetti, has sent out around 40 cease and desist letters already, including to both Baba Casino and Rebet.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Wed, 03/18/2026 - 12:48

Sweepstakes Casinos Now Banned in Indiana: Chumba, Spree, McLuck Bid Farewell

Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed the bill Thursday (March 12, 2026) outlawing the sweepstakes model of social gaming in the state.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 03/13/2026 - 14:42

Baltimore Becomes Second U.S. City to Sue Sweepstakes Casinos

According to the lawsuit, the companies violated Baltimore’s Consumer Protection Ordinance by operating illegal online gambling platforms disguised as lawful sweepstakes.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Wed, 03/04/2026 - 21:07

Spree Sweepstakes Casino Returns to Alabama, Georgia

The decision comes as a handful of U.S. states have passed laws - or are in the process of doing so - that would prevent sweepstakes casinos from operating.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 03/03/2026 - 16:52

How the Sweepstakes Model Created a Billionaire Without a U.S. Gambling License

VGW, the company behind Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots and Global Poker, grew its business using a promotional sweepstakes structure that sits outside the standard U.S. iGaming framework.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Mon, 03/02/2026 - 10:34

Chumba Casino Founder Hit With Fresh Set of Drug-Related Allegations

Australian billionaire and founder of some of the biggest names in sweepstakes casinos is now facing a fresh set of drug-related charges following his arrest for domestic abuse last month.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 03/02/2026 - 09:59

Bloomberg Businessweek Claims Major Discrepancies With Stake.com Streamer Outcomes: Company Balks at Claims

Videos of influencers hitting it big on Stake.com are all over the internet. But at least some of those wins are statistically unlikely, a Bloomberg analysis showed.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 02/27/2026 - 11:41

US Sweepstakes Models: Could Grey-Market Innovation Reach the UK?

Over the last decade or so, the United States has quietly transformed into a laboratory for new betting models. Not by sweeping federal reform. Nor by coordinated state expansion. But by regulatory loopholes, which are a more subtle thing.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 02/26/2026 - 09:42

Virginia Inches Closer to Allowing Online Casinos, Poker

This week, the Senate passed Senate Bill 118 that would regulate online casinos by a narrow 19-17 vote.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 02/19/2026 - 15:22

Global Poker, Chumba Casino Founder Recently Arrested on Assault and Drug Charges

Virtual Gaming Worlds billionaire founder Laurence Escalante appeared in a Perth, Australia court last week to face multiple criminal charges that include aggravated assault occasioning bodily harm, aggravated home burglary, theft, and criminal damage or destruction of property.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 02/11/2026 - 11:54

No Online Casinos in Virginia Until 2028 the Earliest as Passage Must Happen in Two Legislative Sessions

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New amendment to current legislation guarantees a long wait.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 02/09/2026 - 12:56