Social Gaming

New York State Sees Dismal Sports Betting Numbers to Kick Off New Year

New York City with sports betting components

Caesars reports a shocking 1.4% hold on a $35.2-million handle while Bally Bet is the only sports betting company in the state to hold above the average 8.5%.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 01/30/2026 - 13:54

Top Trending: Chris Dudley, Tennessee Speaker, Arkansas's Prediction Market Stance, More

The Yasiel Puig sports betting trial continues to captivate Gambling911.com readers with three of the top five search queries pertaining to the one-time Dodgers super star.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 01/29/2026 - 23:11

Sweepstakes Casinos: News, Reviews, Complaints January 27, 2026: Spree Casino, LoneStar Casino, RealPrize, BetR

Complaints about redemption times at some sweepstakes casino as one player may have a solution.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Tue, 01/27/2026 - 12:33

Detroit Rapper Xzibit Teams Up With Spree Sweepstakes Casino

The move follows sweeps casinos Wow Vegas employing socialite Paris Hilton as its brand ambassador, and rapper Drake as the face of Stake.us

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Tue, 01/27/2026 - 11:29

Can I Play on a Sweepstakes Casino From Tennessee? Volunteer State Looks to Ban Chumba, McLuck, Others

HB 1885 would make each violation of the law subject to a civil fine of up to $15,000.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Tue, 01/27/2026 - 11:07

States Step Up Efforts to Regulate Sweepstake-Style Online Gambling

The growth of the sweepstakes casino model has drawn lawmakers, regulators and industry analysts into debate about how to treat a model that behaves like gambling but sits outside most state casino statutes.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Mon, 01/19/2026 - 12:05

How to Download Social Casino Apps

Social casino apps bring slots, tables, and live dealers straight to your phone for quick fun anytime. These apps use free Gold Coins for Freemium Games and Sweeps Coins for Sweepstakes Games with prize chances.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Thu, 01/15/2026 - 15:06

Top Trending: John Harbaugh to Coach Which NFL Team Next Odds

Gambling911.com saw 128,113 impressions on Tuesday, 119,396 the day before. Much of this came courtesy of that viral video showing an agitated horse being paraded through a casino.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 01/07/2026 - 20:56

Mike Haven: ' ClubWPTGold Aren't Even Trying to Advertise Themselves as a Legitimate Poker Site'

From variance to RTGs, players offer their own critiques of ClubWPTGold, both good and bad, with TwoPlusTwo Super Moderator not impressed.

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 01/07/2026 - 13:10

Sweepstakes Casino Ban Mulled in Indiana

House Bill 1052, introduced by Rep. Ethan Manning, is more broad in nature.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Wed, 01/07/2026 - 12:30

Can't Play at Chumba, High 5 and Stake From Tennessee Anymore as AG Shuts Sites Down

These and 37 other sweepstakes casinos expected to shut down in the Volunteer State in the coming weeks.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mon, 01/05/2026 - 12:44

Why Social Casino Sites Are Gaining Traction in the U.S.

In recent years, social gaming sites have transitioned from being occasional pastimes to becoming a prominent aspect of American Culture. As a result, Social Casino Gaming has evolved into a legitimate form of entertainment.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Fri, 01/02/2026 - 09:26

Top Gambling Industry News: New Gambling Tax Takes Effect, Man Strangled in Casino Bathroom

There is still time to reverse the tax but time is now officially ticking.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 01/01/2026 - 13:37

Which US States Currentlly Ban Sweepstakes Casinos Heading Into 2026?

New York State officially becomes the 6th in the US to explicitly ban sweepstakes casinos.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 12/07/2025 - 09:37

Sweepstakes Casino Players Get New Ally with SweepsPulse Launch

Sweepstakes casino players now have a powerful new ally in their corner. SweepsPulse, a data-driven review and analysis platform built around transparency and hands-on testing, has officially launched with the goal of helping players navigate one of the digital entertainment industry’s fastest-expanding sectors.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 11/28/2025 - 18:44

Five Low-Pressure Ways to Unwind on Mobile

Here are five easy ways to make mobile downtime feel lighter, clearer, and genuinely relaxing—without turning into “one more minute.” And, yes, you can incorporate your sweepstakes casino play into the routine.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 11/10/2025 - 11:36

Real Money Online Casinos vs. Sweepstakes Casinos in the USA Heading Into 2026

Sweepstakes casinos claim that no purchase is necessary but common sense dictates that such a business model cannot be successful even in the short run. Purchases will be required to obtain greater rewards. Why not just stick to the traditional real money online casino then?

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 11/10/2025 - 09:49

MyPrize Becomes the First Social Gaming Business to Offer Prediction Markets in Strategic Partnership with Crypto.com

You remember the old Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups campaign? "You got peanut butter on my chocolate!” “You got chocolate in my peanut butter!” Well, now we got a little prediction markets in the sweepstakes casino space and vice versa.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 11/04/2025 - 20:49

Recording Artist Drake Named in Stake Class Action Suit

In other news, Terry Rozier faced an $8 million tax lien the same year as an alleged gambling scheme tied to the NBA.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 10/29/2025 - 17:15

Prediction Market News: Wallach Believes Momentum in Kalshi Lawsuits Beginning to Turn

Prediction market Kalshi has fought hard against a handful of US states looking to prevent the firm from competing with its own regulated sports gambling market.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sat, 10/18/2025 - 09:59

ClubWPT Gold to Defy California Sweepstakes Ban: Claims to Offer 'New' Model

Assembly Bill 831, a measure aimed at banning online sweepstakes gambling — including sweepstakes-based poker - was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom over the weekend.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 10/14/2025 - 13:45

Top News: BetMGM Recent Financials Viewed as Encouraging

BetMGM's stronger than expected year-to-date performance provides increased confidence for the balance of 2025.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 10/14/2025 - 13:32

Sweepstakes Casino Industry Lost $2 Billion?

And now they were forced out of California. "This humiliating loss hangs squarely around the neck of SPGA founder and executive director Chris Grove. He ran one of the most ineffective lobbying campaigns I’ve ever seen," says one powerful figure in the world of California gambling.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 10/12/2025 - 20:46

Sweepstakes Casino News: Newsom Signs California Sweepstakes Ban Bill Into Law

As was widely anticipated, California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law a ban on all sweepstakes casinos. This includes the wildly popular brands Chumba and McLuck.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 10/12/2025 - 13:43

No Polymarket in USA Until Government Shutdown Ends, Newsom to Sign Sweepstakes Casino Ban Bill Into Law

"In the past, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has stayed self-certifications of new markets until the government returns to full activity. The current shutdown began Oct. 1."

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 10/07/2025 - 09:50

Top Trending: The Social and Promotional Gaming Association (SPGA) is No More

So long The Social and Promotional Gaming Association (SPGA) as that trade organization is being absorbed into the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA)

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 09/16/2025 - 15:27

Top Trending News: Massachusetts Lawsuit Alleges Kalshi Operates As An Illegal Sports Book

The 43-page suit filed by Attorney General Andrea Campbell claims Kalshi operates in the same manner as a sports betting site.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 09/15/2025 - 13:32

AB 831: Gambling: Operation of a Contest or Sweepstakes Passes by a 31-0 Vote in the California Senate

Time is not necessarily on the side of this bill to ban sweepstakes casinos in California.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 09/08/2025 - 23:33

Top Trending: L.A. City Attorney Sues Stake.us, Kick, Evolution in First of a Kind Case

Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto has filed a civil enforcement lawsuit against sweepstakes casino Stake.us, its owners, Kick Streaming, and several gaming content suppliers, including Evolution and its subsidiaries, for allegedly operating or aiding an illegal gambling enterprise in California.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 08/29/2025 - 13:28

Top Trending - Chumba Casino to Leave Canada

The popular sweepstakes casino Chumba Casino is set to leave the Canadian market entirely effective October 23, 2025. Players here will no longer be able to access the site.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 08/22/2025 - 15:25