Sweepstakes Casino News

Indiana Ban

April 10, 2026

Indiana Governor Signs HB 1052 Into Law

Gov. Mike Braun signed the sweepstakes ban on March 13. Takes effect July 1, 2026 with $100K fines per violation.

Illinois C&D

April 10, 2026

Illinois Issues 65+ Cease-and-Desist Orders to Sweepstakes Operators

IGB and AG Kwame Raoul target Chumba, Stake, WOW Vegas, and 60+ other operators. Only 2 of 65 have complied.

Maine Ban

April 10, 2026

Maine Advances Sweepstakes Ban Despite New iGaming Law

LD 2007 advanced 8-2 from committee. Fines up to $100K. 50+ unlicensed operators active in Maine.

April 02, 2026

Legendz Ace April Prize Raffle: Win a Tesla Model 3

Legendz launches its biggest promotion of 2026 with a Tesla Model 3 grand prize. Play selected Evoplay games or sports to earn raffle entries all month.

Legislation

April 02, 2026

New York Officially Bans Sweepstakes Casinos

Governor Kathy Hochul has signed Senate Bill 5935, making sweepstakes casinos illegal in New York with immediate effect. Penalties range from $10,000 to $100,000 per violation.

Legislation

April 02, 2026

Indiana Advances Sweepstakes Casino Ban with $100K Fines

Indiana's HB 1052 passed the Senate 37-8 and heads back to the House. If signed, Indiana would become the first state in 2026 to formally ban sweepstakes casinos through new legislation.

Legislation

April 02, 2026

Maryland Files Twin Bills to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos

Maryland lawmakers filed HB 295 and SB 112 to criminalize sweepstakes casinos with fines up to $100,000 and up to 3 years imprisonment. The bills also require gaming licensees to disclose ties to sweepstakes operators.

Legislation

April 02, 2026

California's Sweepstakes Casino Ban Now in Effect

California's AB 831, signed by Governor Newsom in October 2025, took effect January 1, 2026. The law bans dual-currency sweepstakes casinos and criminalizes operators, payment processors, game suppliers, and marketing partners.

Legal

April 02, 2026

Los Angeles Files Landmark Lawsuit Against Stake.us

The Los Angeles City Attorney filed a civil enforcement suit against Stake.us and 20+ affiliated entities, alleging they operated an illegal gambling enterprise in California. The suit also names game suppliers Evolution, Hacksaw Gaming, and Nolimit City as defendants.

Legislation

April 02, 2026

Maine Becomes 8th State to Legalize Online Gaming (iGaming)

Governor Janet Mills allowed LD 1164 to become law, granting the Wabanaki Nations exclusive rights to operate online gaming titles in Maine. Each of the four tribes can partner with one licensed platform.

Enforcement

April 02, 2026

Tennessee AG Issues 40 Cease-and-Desist Orders to Sweepstakes Casinos

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued approximately 40 cease-and-desist letters targeting sweepstakes operators including Stake, McLuck, and Chumba Casino. Separate legislation (HB 1885) has also been introduced to classify sweepstakes as illegal gambling.

Industry

April 02, 2026

Sweepstakes Casino Revenue Expected to Drop $1 Billion in 2026

The US sweepstakes casino market is projected to generate $3.6 billion in 2026, down from $4.6 billion in 2025. Six state bans, surging class-action litigation, and content provider withdrawals are driving the contraction.

Legal

April 02, 2026

Class Actions Pile Up Against Sweepstakes Operators in 2026

Mass arbitration and class action lawsuits are accelerating across the industry. Targets include Chumba Casino, WOW Vegas, Crown Coins, Hello Millions, Jackpota, MegaBonanza, and more. The suits allege illegal gambling disguised as social gaming.

Industry

April 02, 2026

30+ New Sweepstakes Casinos Launched in Q1 2026

Despite regulatory headwinds, over 30 new sweepstakes casino platforms launched in Q1 2026. Notable new entrants include BangCoins (3,000+ games), LuckyOne (1,250+ games), DexyPlay, Thrillzz, Zonko, and Deal or No Deal Casino.