Tag: Sweepstakes
Amended California anti-sweeps bill protects non-gaming operations; 4th tribe announces opposition
California State Assemblyperson Antonio Valencia has offered amendments to AB 831, which would ban online sweepstakes casinos in the Golden... more
Sweepstakes operators accused of trying to divide California tribes
California’s Indian Country continues to gear up in its fight against sweepstakes operators. The Indian Gaming Association hosted another... more
California sweepstakes casino ban bill headed to Senate floor
The California legislature is one step closer to putting the kibosh on sweepstakes casino gambling in the state. Assemblymember Avelino... more
Third California tribe speaks out against anti-sweepstakes bill
A third tribe in California has come out against a bill that would ban sweepstakes gaming operators in the state. The Sherwood Valley Band... more
California’s sweepstakes casino ban bill pits tribes on opposite sides
California is never boring when it comes to gaming politics. On one hand, you have the Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation of the Cortina Rancheria... more
Massachusetts bill looks to ban dual-currency sweepstakes
Massachusetts lawmakers are reviewing another online gambling bill, which could prohibit dual-currency sweepstakes games. Massachusetts... more
California: Superior Court judge denies High 5 Games motion to dismiss lawsuit
Sweepstakes casino operator High 5 Games was denied its motion to dismiss a lawsuit in California that aims to shut down the website. A... more
New Jersey governor signs bill to outlaw sweepstakes gambling
Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill Friday to outlaw so-called “sweepstakes gambling” in New Jersey, which critics have said is too... more
CDC Gaming Roundtable: Tribes have to adjust to meet new challenges
The National Indian Gaming Commission reported tribal gaming revenue of $43.9 billion for fiscal year 2024, reflecting a 4.6%, or $2... more
The continuing sweepstakes conundrum: ban or regulate?
The burgeoning sweepstakes casino gaming industry has been under fire for more than a year, with retail casino operators and state... more
