Baltimore Sweepstakes Lawsuit: Key Facts
The Baltimore sweepstakes lawsuit is a March 2026 legal action in which the City of Baltimore alleges that six operator groups violated the city’s…
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California Sweepstakes Law: AB 831 Explained
California sweepstakes law changed significantly when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 831, “Gambling: operation of a contest or sweepstakes,” on October 11, 2025. The…
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Sweepstakes Platform Session Timeouts: What to Check
Sweepstakes platform session timeouts happen when an active login session ends and the platform asks the player to sign in again. A timeout does…
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Iowa Sweepstakes Enforcement Under SF 2289
Iowa sweepstakes enforcement expanded in 2026 after SF 2289 gave the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission additional authority to act against unlicensed gambling and…
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Maryland Sweepstakes Ban Bills Fail in 2026
The Maryland sweepstakes ban proposed through HB 295 and HB 1226 did not become law in 2026. Both bills passed the Maryland House but…
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Illinois Sweepstakes Crackdown: 65 Orders
The Illinois sweepstakes crackdown escalated on February 5, 2026, when the Illinois Gaming Board, in coordination with the Illinois Attorney General’s office, issued cease-and-desist…
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Arizona Gambling Enforcement: ClubWPT
Arizona gambling enforcement expanded on July 10, 2026, when the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) issued cease-and-desist orders to Club WPT Online Poker and…
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Washington DC Sweepstakes Ban: B26-0656
The Washington DC sweepstakes ban proposed under B26-0656 would prohibit unlicensed sweepstakes gaming and certain dual-currency gaming products while creating a legal framework for…
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Florida Sweepstakes Ban Attempt Fails Before Adjournment
The Florida sweepstakes ban effort tied to broader gambling legislation failed during the 2026 legislative session. HB 189 advanced through House committees and reached…
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Mississippi Sweepstakes Ban: Why SB 2104 Failed in 2026
The Mississippi sweepstakes ban proposed through SB 2104 did not become law in 2026. Although the Mississippi Senate passed the bill 52-0, SB 2104…
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