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Legal
November 1, 2024
Connecticut Takes Sweepstakes Operator VGW to Court
Sweepstakes powerhouse VGW continues to face legal and regulatory in the United States amid pushback against the overall sweepstakes sector. This time, the operator was slammed with a class action lawsuit in Connecticut. VGW Faces Class Action in Connecticut VGW received a cease-and-desist letter from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection earlier this year and […]
Casino
November 1, 2024
Legal Ambiguity of Sweepstakes Gaming Sparks Debate in Recent IGA Webinar
The legal uncertainty surrounding sweepstakes gaming was a focal point of a discussion in a recent webinar hosted by the Indian Gaming Association (IGA), where American Gaming Association (AGA) representatives expressed growing concerns about the industry. Sweepstakes Gaming’s Murky Legal Status Sparks Industry Concerns Over Potential Licensing Risks AGA’s Senior Vice President of Government Relations, […]
Industry
October 25, 2024
Elon Musk Halts Pro-Trump Sweepstakes After DOJ Warning
Elon Musk-backed pro-Trump group, America PAC, paused its highly questionable $1 million-a-day sweepstakes after a DOJ warning that the contest could be illegal. The lottery, targeting registered voters in swing states, had been giving away cash prizes each day since the announcement of the contest last Saturday, posting the winners across social media. The Lottery […]
Industry
October 17, 2024
Tribal Leaders Condemn Sweepstakes During Recent Meeting
The debate surrounding sweepstakes intensified over the last year. With some analysts estimating the cost of the market at tens of billions as of 2023, the niche sector is likely to keep growing. This places sweepstakes in the sights of lawmakers, gambling regulators and stakeholders such as commercial and tribal operators. Sweepstakes at the Sights […]
Legal
October 16, 2024
VGW Scores Legal Mini-Win in Georgia But the War’s Not Over Yet
Daniel Wallach, a US gaming law and sports betting attorney, announced that VGW, one of the leading sweepstakes operators in America, has scored a legal mini-win in Georgia. A Small Win for VGW Citing an order published on October 15, Wallach pointed out that the operator has succeeded in keeping its gambling loss lawsuit in […]
Legal
October 10, 2024
VGW Appeals Order to Remand Sweepstakes Lawsuits in Tennessee
Sweepstakes casino operator VGW has appealed a judge order in Tennessee that remanded sweepstakes lawsuits back to state court. The lawsuits concern players who seek to recover their losses from unlicensed sweepstakes operators. VGW Is Bullish on Protecting Its Interests According to gambling law expert Daniel Wallach, VGW has appealed the order which remanded the […]
Industry
October 9, 2024
Inaugural SPGA Briefing Shares Insights Regarding Social Sweepstakes Games
Early last month, eleven sweepstakes operators joined forces to form a new body that will focus on promoting responsible sweepstakes gaming, communicating with stakeholders and advocating for responsible operation of social and promotional games called the Social and Promotional Gaming Association (SPGA). Millions of Americans Enjoy Sweepstakes On Wednesday, the newly formed association held its […]
Industry
October 2, 2024
VGW Exits Connecticut Amid Pushback Against Sweepstakes
VGW Holdings, a leading operator of sweepstakes games, has ceased its operation in Connecticut following a cease and desist order from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. This comes amid an increased pushback against the controversial sweepstakes industry. VGW Holdings Exited Connecticut The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection sent a letter to VGW in February […]
Poker
September 27, 2024
WPT Taps Into Sweepstakes World with New ClubWPT Gold
The 2024 World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship in December will set the ground for a twist that the iconic social poker site has announced with bells and whistles. Namely, WPT has expressed its plans to direct its attention to the sweepstakes side of online poker with the launch of the much-anticipated ClubWPT Gold, a […]
Casino
September 19, 2024
GiG Sets Sights on Sweepstakes Market in Strategic Split
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) sees big chances in sweepstakes as it gets ready to split off its platform and sportsbook operations into a separate company. This plan, which aims to simplify operations and boost growth, happens as sweepstakes gaming looks set to grow fast in the US market. Growth forecasts look good even with some […]
