Social Gaming

News-Press Out of Fort Myers Continues to Give Florida AG Middle Finger Over Sweepstakes Casinos

Florida's Attorney General James Uthmeier has given social media platforms Reddit, TikTok and others until October 23 to confirm they have stopped advertising sites such as Stake and Chumba, yet at least one local Florida news outlet continues to promote sweepstakes casinos with no word from the AG's office.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 10/01/2026 - 20:04

Fort Myers Newspaper Promoting Sweepstakes Casinos Despite AG Crackdown on Reddit, Other Social Media Platforms

Florida's Attorney General, James Uthmeier, this week sent letters to Reddit, Snap and TikTok demanding they stop carrying ads for sweepstakes casino websites. He has given the companies until October 23 to confirm removal and explain their prevention plans.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Wed, 09/30/2026 - 18:57

Gift Cards vs Traditional Online Bonuses: Which Offers Better Value?

Rewards you see on websites, merchants, and gambling platforms usually look different, depending on which platform you use. For example, traditional online casinos offer welcome bonuses, deposit matches, free spins, cashback, and other promotions.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Wed, 09/30/2026 - 09:59

Florida AG Comes After Reddit, TikTok Demanding Social Media Companies Remove Sweepstakes Casino Ads

Florida’s Attorney General has demanded Reddit, Snap and TikTok stop carrying ads for sweepstakes gambling platforms in the state, a move that follows August lawsuits against Stake and VGW brands like Chumba Casino, LuckyLand and Global Poker.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Wed, 09/30/2026 - 09:27

Baba Casino: The Best Social Casino in the USA in 2026

The online casino industry in the United States has one of the fiercest competitions, as companies compete by offering exciting features and bonuses to casino players, and Baba Casino sits among the very best, if not the best, social casino in the USA.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Sun, 09/27/2026 - 09:39

VGW Responds to New York AG Settlement: Will Continue to Operate Using Its Gold Coins Play

"VGW appreciates the NYAG’s recognition of VGW’s cooperation throughout its investigation and looks forward to continuing to operate its online social games in the State of New York solely through Gold Coins play."

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 09/09/2026 - 19:36

Chumba Casino Parent to Pay New York State $8 Million Settlement

New York Attorney General Letitia James today confirmed the state had secured the $8 million from VGW Holdings Pty. Ltd. and its affiliates (VGW), one of the largest operators of so-called “sweepstakes casinos".

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Wed, 09/09/2026 - 16:36

This Alabama Senate Candidate Has Received Another $100K From Chumba Casino Parent Company

Republican Alabama Governor candidate and current sitting Senator Tommy Tubberville had previously received $30,000 from one of the country's largest sweepstakes casinos back in March.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Thu, 09/03/2026 - 12:11

Questions to Ask Before Buying Internet Cafe Sweepstakes Software

Buying gaming software for an internet cafe is not simply a matter of comparing game counts or choosing the platform with the most attractive dashboard. The software sits at the center of player management, transactions, promotions, reporting, security and day-to-day operations.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Wed, 08/26/2026 - 13:31

Sweepstakes.io Launches Independent Comparison and Review Platform for the iGaming Industry

Sweepstakes today announced the official launch of its revamped independent casino comparison review platform, delivering data-driven operator reviews, regulatory insights, and market analysis for the rapidly expanding sweepstakes and social casino industry.

Submitted by Press Release on, Tue, 08/25/2026 - 10:33

Florida AG Sues Chumba Casino, LuckyLand, Global Poker, Stake Sweepstakes Casinos

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed two lawsuits Wednesday against companies behind major online sweepstakes casinos, including Chumba Casino parent company VGW, which also operates the hugely popular LuckyLand and Global Poker sites.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Wed, 08/19/2026 - 15:55

Virginia Lawmakers Propose Sweepstakes Ban in 2027: Time Not on Their Side

Senator Bryce E. Reeves introduced a bill to ban sweepstakes casinos in the commonwealth of Virginia earlier this year. It was revealed this week that the bill would be carried into the 2027 legislative period.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Tue, 08/18/2026 - 09:18

RealPrize, Lone Star Sweepstakes Casinos Exit Delaware Market

Customers at RealPrize and LoneStar have until September 22, 2026 to withdraw all funds if they happen to reside in the state of Delaware.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Fri, 08/14/2026 - 11:20

Hello Millions Sweepstakes Casino Reviews August 2026 (Customer Service)

Hello Millions positive reviews for the month of August (2026) are around 75% across the Net, which is pretty solid. When it comes to customer service, Hello Millions sweepstakes casino positive experience drops substantially.

Submitted by steve cooper on, Tue, 08/11/2026 - 17:39

Checklist for Choosing the Best Sweepstakes Software Distributor

There are two kinds of operators. The first group spends weeks comparing game counts, pricing, and launch timelines.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Tue, 08/11/2026 - 11:15

Sweepstakes Casino Reviews - August 2026

This page features reviews of some of the industry's leading sweepstakes casino sites. These are real customer reviews as well as important news pertaining to a specific brand where applicable for August 2026.

Submitted by steve cooper on, Tue, 08/11/2026 - 09:12

LuckyLand Slots Shuts Down

The sweepstakes casino final day will be September 14.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 08/02/2026 - 11:45

Crown Coins Casino Reviews July 2026

One interesting development this month is that Crown Coins Casino just added Crown Rips via its Pokémon and sports card packs.

Submitted by steve cooper on, Wed, 07/29/2026 - 11:20

Why Dual-Currency Casinos Are Becoming a Category of Their Own

Google’s current advertising rules draw a firm line between social casino games and sweepstakes play. The distinction is easy to miss because the same slots and table-style games can appear in both formats.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Fri, 07/24/2026 - 09:54

SpinBlitz Sweepstakes Casino Reviews August 2026

SpinBlitz was previously known as Scratchful before rebranding in 2024.

Submitted by steve cooper on, Thu, 07/23/2026 - 20:35

Getting Sweeps Coins Without Spending a Dime

black and white photo of a casino setting

Most people sign up for a sweepstakes casino expecting the 'free' to be a hook; a teaser that funnels you toward your wallet. It doesn't work that way. The free part isn't the operator being generous. It's the operator following the rules.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Fri, 07/10/2026 - 10:21

Crown Coins Rolls Out New 'SC Tickets' System for Indiana Players Following Sweepstakes Ban

Indiana new sweepstakes casino ban now in effect.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Wed, 07/08/2026 - 15:47

Some Sweepstakes Casino in Indiana Remain in the Dark

A new sweepstakes ban is set to take effect July 1 and casino operators know they must exit or face severe penalties.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 06/25/2026 - 17:24

Chumba Casino Parent Company Vows to Stay in Kentucky: 'We Have Lawfully Operated in the U.S. for More Than a Decade'

Chumba Casino parent company VGW tells Gambing911.com they have operated lawfully in the U.S. for over a decade and plan to continue doing so following Kentucky AG lawsuit.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Fri, 06/19/2026 - 13:45

Kentucky AG Goes for the Trifecta Against Two Prediction Markets and Chumba Casino Parent

It's deja vu for the online gambling sector as Kentucky comes after companies once again

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 06/18/2026 - 20:48

Sweepstakes Gaming Revenue in the US Reaches $20.09B in Q1 2026 as Player Demand Continues to Shift

Casino chips all different colors, mostly stacked

Sweepstakes gaming has moved from a niche corner of online gambling into something much more visible in the broader digital entertainment landscape.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Fri, 06/12/2026 - 10:01

Spooky Link Go Ghost $87.6K Slot Win Biggest at Treasure Island Casino in Minnesota During Month of May

The title can now be found online at Heart of Vegas Casino Slots sweepstakes casino and for real money play at Caesars online casino in four states.

Submitted by steve cooper on, Thu, 06/11/2026 - 14:28

Tennessee Governor Signs Sweepstakes Casino Ban Into Law

The state becomes the 7th to ban sweepstakes casinos as efforts in other states have been met with mixed success.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 05/26/2026 - 12:28

Tang Luck Sweepstakes Casino Scam? One Player Observation Prompts SweepsKings Re-evaluation of Site

"They state 'if your slots app doesn't hit a jackpot in 10 minutes, delete it and download Tang Luck' First off, no legit site can guarantee wins."

Submitted by steve cooper on, Sun, 05/24/2026 - 14:44

Sweepstakes Casinos Now Face Enforcement Actions in Iowa

Iowa's governor has signed a measure into law that improves enforcement against sweepstakes casino operators though they are not outwardly banned.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Fri, 05/22/2026 - 16:38