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Governor Kevin Stitt chose to veto Senate Bill 1589 on May 13, which will now prohibit online casino-style games simulating slots, lottery or bingo and dual-currency sweepstakes platforms.
SB 1589 had previously been passed by the state Senate with an unanimous 48-0 vote, as well as the Oklahoma House of Representatives 65-21 prior to reaching Governor Stitt’s desk.
The state’s House of Representatives advanced Senate Bill 2136/House Bill 1885 with a 69-17 vote, potentially banning sweepstakes casinos utilizing virtual-, dual- or multi-currency payments.
The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance has welcomed the outcome of Maryland's 2026 legislative session, saying social plus games will continue to operate in the state while it pushes for a formal regulatory framework in 2027.
The Internet Gaming and Consumer Protection Act was introduced by Councilmember Wendell Felder and aims to ban unlicensed gambling operators implementing a dual-currency payment system.
Spanberger also brought forth concerns over a study which showed a ‘disproportionate concentration’ of skill games in areas of high poverty for black and Hispanic communities.
The panel included IGA Conference Chair Victor Rocha, Light & Wonder Global Head of Government Affairs Howard Glaser and Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation VP Associate General Counsel for Gaming Michael Hoenig.
The alliance said it will keep working with lawmakers in Indiana after Governor Mike Braun signed the bill into law. It also reiterated its proposal for age checks, data privacy rules and responsible social gameplay measures.
As sweepstakes casinos continue to reshape the U.S. online gaming landscape, operators are increasingly prioritising speed-to-market as the decisive competitive advantage.
House Bill 1052 bans the operation of dual-currency and multi-currency online sweepstakes casinos which allow players to exchange real money for cash or an equivalent prize.
