Tennessee Enacts Statewide Ban on Sweepstakes Casinos
Tennessee has officially outlawed online sweepstakes casinos after Governor Bill Lee signed legislation targeting dual-currency gaming platforms and casino-style online products operating outside the state’s regulated gambling framework. The measure became law after the governor approved the bill on the final day available for action following its passage through the legislature earlier this year. Lawmakers […]
Oklahoma Senate Overrides Governor’s Veto on Sweepstakes Casino Bill
Lawmakers in Oklahoma voted to override an earlier veto of Gov. Kevin Stitt of Senate Bill 1589, formally putting into effect a ban on “online casino games,” including sweepstakes casinos. Senate Overrides Governor’s Veto on SB1589 While SB 1589 is aimed at various aspects of gambling, sweepstakes casinos take center stage. These are platforms that […]
US Gaming Revenue Reaches New High in 2025
The U.S. commercial gaming industry recorded its sixth consecutive year of revenue growth in 2025, with nationwide earnings climbing to a record $78.6 billion, according to the American Gaming Association’s latest State of the States report (pdf). The report showed total commercial gaming revenue increased 9.1% from the previous year, while direct gaming tax revenue […]
Louisiana Moves to Classify Illegal Gambling as Racketeering
Louisiana lawmakers have taken a significant step toward addressing illegal gambling, including sweepstakes casinos, with the passage of House Bill 53 (HB 53). This new legislation classifies certain gambling offenses as racketeering activity under the Louisiana Racketeering Act, carrying severe penalties for those convicted. HB 53, which passed through the state House with an 86-11 […]
Maryland Sweepstake Casino Ban Off the Table for 2026
Maryland lawmakers ended the 2026 legislative session without approving a ban on sweepstakes casino platforms, leaving the sector active in the state despite strong support for restrictions earlier in the year. Two separate House measures designed to prohibit dual-currency sweepstakes gaming advanced through the House of Delegates but failed to move through the Senate before the […]
Germany’s Sweepstakes Casino Boom: Why U.S. Operators Are Expanding into Europe | Sports Betting Operator
What’s driving U.S. operators east? By Katherine A. Baker, Joshua L. Kirschner & Samantha Ahearn The legal landscape for sweepstakes casinos in the United States is rapidly shifting, with an increasing number of states applying regulatory scrutiny, legislative restrictions or prohibitions. “Sweepstakes casino” is the colloquial term for gaming platforms where participants can obtain virtual […]
Germany’s Sweepstakes Casino Boom: Why U.S. Operators Are Expanding into Europe
What’s driving U.S. operators east? By Katherine A. Baker, Joshua L. Kirschner & Samantha Ahearn The legal landscape for sweepstakes casinos in the United States is rapidly shifting, with an increasing number of states applying regulatory scrutiny, legislative restrictions or prohibitions. “Sweepstakes casino” is the colloquial term for gaming platforms where participants can obtain virtual […]
List of Sweepstakes Casinos No Deposit Bonus Codes (April 2026)
We’ve compiled a top 10 list of sweepstakes casinos no deposit bonus codes available in April 2026. If you are looking for the best way to jumpstart your sweepstakes casino experience without spending a dime, you have come to the right place. Below, we have compiled a list of the top 10 sweepstakes casinos offering […]
How Sweepstakes Casinos Are Changing the U.S. Gaming Landscape
In the 30+ years since the American Casino Guide was first published, the casino gaming landscape has changed significantly. The most recent change is not the result of new legislation or regulatory reform. It is happening through a legal framework that has existed for decades, one that most people associate with cereal box promotions and […]
Indiana Approves Law Banning Sweepstakes Casino Platforms
Indiana has enacted new legislation targeting online sweepstakes-style casino platforms, setting a July 1 start date for a statewide ban on games that use dual-currency systems to replicate gambling products. The measure, House Bill 1052, received final approval after Gov. Mike Braun signed the legislation into law. Dual-Currency Gaming Models Targeted by New Law The […]