Social Gaming

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".

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/18/2025

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.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/17/2025

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).

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/15/2025

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.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/15/2025

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

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

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/09/2025

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.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/07/2025

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.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/05/2025

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Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/02/2025

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. 

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/02/2025

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.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/02/2025

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.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/02/2025

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.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/01/2025

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Submitted by Guest on, Jan/01/2025

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Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/31/2024

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Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/27/2024

PrizePicks 825,000 Downloads in the Last 30 Days

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Submitted by Guest on, Dec/15/2024

Online Sweepstakes Casinos Fill Vacuum Created By Lack of iGaming Legislation Heading Into 2025

With only seven U.S. states legalizing real money online casinos, sweepslots casinos have found a way to fill in the void.  And they are doing it with reckless abandonment.

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/15/2024

Can I Play at the Spree Online Casino From California?

California does not have any laws prohibiting so-called social online casinos like Spree.  But keep in mind you will not be able to deposit or receive instant cash here like at your typical real money online casino.

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/04/2024

Musk Says Aussie Ban on Social Media a Back Door to Control Internet Access to All Australians

Aussie social media nan need only look at efforts to block online gambling sites to see what is coming.

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/28/2024

This Year's SBC Awards Were the Most Ludicrous Ever: Entain 'Most Socially Responsible' Again?

This Year's SBC Awards Were the Most Ludricous Ever

FanDuel, the premium sponsor of this awards show, received "Best Sportsbook of the Year" and "Best Sponsor"?

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/13/2023

Mobile Gaming Drives Growth in Germany in 2023

Mobile Gaming Drives Growth in Germany in 2023

As of 2023, there are over 2,467 German publishers on Google Play out of 190,283 game publishers.  Germany makes up 1 percent of the market, but the number is still staggering.  Be mindful that not all of these games incorporate real money gambling. 

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Apr/13/2023

Jane Seymour Becomes the Face of Solitaire Grand Harvest

Jane Seymour Becomes the Face of Solitair Grand Harvest

“The game I’ve always loved to play, since I was a little girl, was solitaire,” Seymour says in a :60 “behind-the-scenes” video. Solitaire Grand Harvest, she adds, provides her with “a subtle way of being a gamer.”

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Aug/06/2022

Top 4 Reasons to Bet on CS: GO

 

Betting on eSports is a trend that’s been spreading its popularity among the internet over the past years. With so many games that allow competitive individuals to show what they’re made of, it’s no surprise that others wanted to join in the fun, while not necessarily playing the game. As such, CS: GO betting sites such as csgobettingz.com have started to appear.

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/09/2019

CSBet.GG – A Good Way to Win

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When you’re an avid CS: GO player, you want to make use of the best items possible – however, those items are fairly expensive on their own. If you try to purchase them simply through straightforward methods, you might end up paying more than your bank account allows you to.

Submitted by Payton on, Aug/08/2018

What Are the eSports Betting Markets?

 

Because we are talking about betting, then it’s highly important to know what options are offered on specialized betting sites. eSports may not yet offer exactly what traditional sports offer in terms of betting variety but with every year, there are more and more things to choose from.

Submitted by Payton on, Aug/08/2018

VR’s Coming to the Casino Industry

VR’s Coming to the Casino Industry

The casino industry is enjoying quite a boom right now. Mobile technology and the rise of the smartphone and tablet now let gamblers play when and where they want. App-based casinos are encouraging this new trend of mobile gambling.

Submitted by Payton on, May/10/2017

How Staying In Has Become The New Going Out

While students have been claiming for years that staying in is the new going out, most people believed that they were simply putting a positive slant on the financial hardship of higher education.

Submitted by Payton on, Aug/12/2016

VR could spark renaissance of classic casino games

VR could spark renaissance of classic casino games

Online casinos are leading the way in the gambling industry, as technology makes it possible for them to storm ahead of their land-based counterparts with developments and innovations.

Submitted by Payton on, Aug/09/2016

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