VGW Sweepstakes Age Limit Raised to 21
The VGW sweepstakes age limit increased from 18 to 21 across Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots, and Global Poker in February 2025. Beginning February 19,…
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VGW West Virginia Exit Ends Sweeps Coin Play
The VGW West Virginia exit from Sweeps Coin Promotional Play was completed on November 25, 2025, affecting Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots, and Global Poker.…
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Google Sweepstakes Casino Ads Update
Google sweepstakes casino ads faced an important policy distinction in November 2025 when Google clarified that sweepstakes casinos do not qualify for its social…
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Paysafe SGLA Joins Sweepstakes Trade Group
Paysafe SGLA membership expanded the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance’s payments representation in January 2026, when Paysafe joined the sweepstakes gaming trade group. Paysafe became…
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LuckyStake Shutdown as Sweepstakes Market Shrinks
The LuckyStake shutdown was completed in August 2026, with coin purchases and gameplay ending on August 14, the final eligible Sweeps Coin redemption deadline…
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Florida Sweepstakes Lawsuit: AG Sues Stake, VGW
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed two separate complaints on August 19, 2026, targeting Stake and VGW over their alleged sweepstakes casino operations. The…
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US Gambling Participation Falls to 45%, Gallup Finds
US gambling participation fell to 45% in 2026, with Gallup finding that fewer U.S. adults reported gambling during the previous 12 months than a…
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Pragmatic Play Sweepstakes Games Exit U.S.
Pragmatic Play sweepstakes casino games are no longer supplied to U.S. sweepstakes operators following the game provider’s withdrawal from the market in September 2025.…
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IG Group Underdog Acquisition Worth Up to $1.3B
The IG Group Underdog acquisition could be worth up to $1.3 billion, which would give IG Group ownership of the U.S. daily fantasy sports…
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Novig Sweepstakes Exit: Shift to Prediction Markets
The Novig sweepstakes exit has culminated in the company’s move into prediction markets. On August 4, 2026, Novig launched its federally regulated prediction-market exchange…
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