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SGLA requests social plus game regulation in Indiana

SGLA requests social plus games regulation in Indiana

The Association submitted testimony on Indiana House Bill 1052 on January 6, which prohibits sweepstakes casinos utilizing dual-currency payments and simulating casino-style games.

3 min read • Jan 6 • By Kirk Geller

Tennessee Attorney General orders online sweepstakes casinos to stop operating

Cease-and-desist letters sent to nearly forty platforms using sweepstakes models that violate state gambling and consumer protection laws.

3 min read • Dec 30 • By Claire McKernan

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 3 more

Senator Addabbo labels NY sweeps 'unsafe and illegal' following ban

New York's Senator positioned the law as a consumer protection measure, citing the absence of age verification, betting limits, RG tools and regulatory monitoring.

3 min read • Dec 9 • By Jack Found

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 3 more

Indiana bill aims to prohibit dual-currency sweepstakes

Representative Ethan Manning introduced HB1052 on December 5, which also proposes new changes to Indiana law concerning horse racing, responsible gaming and online sweepstakes.

3 min read • Dec 8 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Casino + 2 more

New York sweepstakes ban condemned by SGLA

The Alliance has expressed disappointment at the State Governor's decision to outlaw 'social plus' games.

3 min read • Dec 8 • By Will Underwood

Legal & Regulatory Online + 1 more

SGLA: Maine legislation attempts to 'senselessly ban' sweepstakes

Managing Director Sean Ostrow issued a response to the introduction of LD 2007, which attempts to prohibit sweepstakes casinos and form new civil penalties for unlawful operation.

3 min read • Dec 5 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Casino + 2 more

Sweepstakes formally prohibited in Maine

It's the end of the road for sweeps in another state, as Maine introduces a bill to prohibit the practice.

3 min read • Dec 5 • By Will Underwood

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 2 more

SGLA responds to Florida's new anti-sweepstakes legislation

House Bill 591 was brought forth by Florida Representative Berny Jacques, and 'laudably seeks' to prohibit illegal gambling throughout the state according to the SGLA.

3 min read • Dec 3 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Casino + 5 more

Sports betting and sweepstakes: Semantics, search engines and splitting hairs

Global Gaming Insider examines why there may be so much controversy around prediction markets and sweepstakes casinos, from the foundations of language to how public understanding influences decisions. At the end of the day, what is more powerful: semantics or legislation?

10 min read • Nov 12 • By Megan Elswyth