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.
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.
Representative Ethan Manning introduced HB1052 on December 5, which also proposes new changes to Indiana law concerning horse racing, responsible gaming and online sweepstakes.
The Alliance has expressed disappointment at the State Governor's decision to outlaw 'social plus' games.
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.
It's the end of the road for sweeps in another state, as Maine introduces a bill to prohibit the practice.
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.
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?
James Bennett, Managing Editor SweepChecker.com, explains why sweepstakes are bigger than ever despite California's off-ramp.
Attorney General Keith Ellison issued cease-and-desist orders to 14 unlicensed operators on November 5, alleging the entities violated consumer-protection laws currently in place.
Minnesota's Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division sent notices to the same entities in June, warning each operator of potential criminal law violations which typically arise from online gambling.