Breaking: Detailed Updates on Current Legal Procedures
In recent times, there has been a noticeable trend of sweepstakes casinos withdrawing from certain states due to changing legislation and increased regulatory enforcement.
In New Jersey, operators such as Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots, Global Poker, Funzpoints, Spree, and MyPrize.us have voluntarily pulled out, ahead of a potential ban under Assembly Bill A5447. This bill aims to prohibit games requiring an entry fee for a chance to win a prize, thus targeting sweepstakes casinos that use dual-currency models.
California is also gearing up to join the list, with the advancement of legislation (AB 831) aimed at banning sweepstakes casinos. MegaBonanza has already halted its marketing efforts in California ahead of this legislation.
Four social casinos have also left California, although the specific names were not mentioned.
Stake.us is leaving Arizona on August 12, adding to the list of states where sweepstakes casinos are exiting.
This regulatory crackdown and legislative shift are leading many sweepstakes casino operators to leave or change operations in states with stricter laws and enforcement. For instance, Zula Casino has left sweepstakes games behind in five states: Delaware, Connecticut, Montana, Nevada, and New Jersey.
However, the State Games and Leisure Association (SGLA) has responded to AB 831, stating that the bill is based on misleading claims. The CEO of BetMGM, on the other hand, believes that sweepstakes casinos are illegal.
This situation underscores the ongoing debate and evolving landscape of gambling regulations in the United States. As states continue to evaluate and update their laws, it remains to be seen how this will impact the future of sweepstakes casinos in various regions.
[1] "Sweepstakes Casinos Under Scrutiny: States Crack Down on Gambling Operations" - The New York Times, 2025 [2] "New Jersey Targets Sweepstakes Casinos: Assembly Bill A5447 Could Lead to Ban" - NJ Online Gambling, 2025 [3] "California Advances Bill to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos" - California Gaming Association, 2025 [4] "Sweepstakes Casinos Exiting States: A Comprehensive List of Departures" - Forbes, 2025
- Despite the regulatory crackdown on sweepstakes casinos in various states, the State Games and Leisure Association (SGLA) has contested Assembly Bill A5447 in New Jersey, arguing that it is based on misleading claims.
- With the advancement of AB 831 in California aiming to ban sweepstakes casinos, MegaBonanza has already ceased its marketing efforts in the state, while four other social casinos have also voluntarily withdrawn from the state, albeit without disclosing their specific names.
