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SPGA Responds To Pennsylvania Action Against Sweepstakes Games
The Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA) has issued a statement criticising Pennsylvania’s action against sweepstakes games operators. The SPGA said they are “concerned by Pennsylvania’s recent
Study Reveals Unregulated Online Gambling Generated $67 Billion Last Year
Yield Sec, a consultancy firm based in Denver, published a study showing that unregulated online gambling accounts for 74% of the gambling industry in the US. In total, US gamblers lost $91 billion in 2024. Of this, $67
Pennsylvania Takes Action Against Sweepstakes Casinos
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has taken action against a host of online gambling websites. In a Gaming Oversight Committee hearing on Monday, the PGCB stated it has sent 18 cease-and-desist letters to
VGW Finally Exits Delaware 2 Years After Cease-And-Desist Order
After a long battle, the Delaware Division of Gaming Enforcement announced that social casino and online slots operator, VGW will no longer be available to residents. An official statement on Delaware’s government
Maryland Sweepstakes Ban Dead In The Water
Despite early progress, a proposed bill to ban Maryland sweepstakes casinos failed to pass before the end of the legislative session. Senate Bill 860 proposed by Sen. Paul Corderman would have prohibited dual-currency
Crypto Poker Site CoinPoker Announces CoinMasters Tournament
In a press release, CoinPoker announced that the CoinMasters tournament will start on April 13th. The crypto poker site detailed that the tournament “invites players to compete for over $250,000 in prizes, including a
Arkansas Bill Legalizing Online Casinos Withdrawn
A bill that proposed to allow state casinos to offer online gaming has been withdrawn from the House in Arkansas. Rep. Matt Duffield filed HB1861 last month but withdrew the proposal on Monday for further study. The
Stake.us Face Class Action Lawsuit In Illinois
A lawsuit filed in Illinois seeks to recover all losses on the social casino platform for residents in the state. Brayden Urdan of Illinois filed the case against Stake on Monday and is represented by the same law firm
Illinois Bill Banning Sweepstakes Casinos Moves Forward
Sen. Bill Cunninnhgham’s bill, SB1705, proposes to clamp down on sweepstakes casinos in Illinois. The bill looks to include a more far-reaching definition of gambling by including the purchase of items of value in
Michigan Issues Cease-And-Desist Letters To Offshore Betting Sites
On Thursday, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) announced it was taking action against 11 different offshore betting sites. The MGCB claim a host of websites are violating state law. The sites in question were