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Coin Wizard Games closes permanently October 28, 2026 — no reason given. Separately, Stake.us, Modo, Baba Casino and ACE Casino are all scaling back or exiting Oklahoma ahead of the state’s November 1 ban.
Kentucky AG Russell Coleman sued VGW (Chumba, LuckyLand, Global Poker) in June 2026 under the state's Loss Recovery Act — predating Florida's suit by two months. Plus 11+ private class actions against sweeps operators statewide.
VGW confirmed founder and CEO Laurence Escalante resigned July 3, 2026 following criminal charges in Western Australia. What's confirmed, what's still unverified, and what it means if you play Chumba.
SB 1589 becomes law November 1, 2026, after lawmakers overrode Gov. Stitt's veto. Felony penalties, who it targets, which brands we review already exclude Oklahoma, and what to do with a remaining balance.
HB 2801, referred to Pennsylvania's House Gaming Oversight Committee on Sept 24, 2026, would ban online sweepstakes games statewide. It's still a bill, not a law — what it says, why it exists, and what changes if it passes.
The BBB gave Crown Coins Casino an 'F' rating in August 2026 after 1,300+ complaints in 30 days over denied redemptions. We cover the rating, the Illinois and Maryland cease-and-desist orders, the pending class actions — and a correction to our own review's state list.
Tennessee's HB 1885 / SB 2136 banned dual-currency sweepstakes casinos effective immediately when Gov. Bill Lee signed it May 22, 2026. What the law bans, which brands we review already exited, and what to do about an old balance.
Maine's LD 2007 dual-currency ban took effect July 15, 2026. What the law bans, which brands we review already exited, the tribal-gaming law it pairs with, and what to do about an old balance.
NY AG Letitia James settled with VGW for $8 million on Aug 31, 2026, over Chumba, Global Poker, and LuckyLand Slots’ dual-currency model. How it differs from the still-pending Florida and Kentucky suits, and what it means if you have a balance.
Florida AG James Uthmeier sued Stake and VGW (Chumba, LuckyLand, Global Poker) on August 19, seeking injunctions and penalties up to $15,000 per violation. What the suits allege and what it means if you play Stake.us.
Crown Coins is now the most-searched sweepstakes casino in the US at 23.32% of category demand, passing Chumba (16.69%) for the first time in years — per August 2026 Blask BAP data. What is driving the swing, and what it means for players.
Gov. Murphy signed A5447 on August 3, banning dual-currency sweepstakes casinos effective immediately — $100K-$250K fines for operators. Most brands already exited New Jersey months ago; here is what it means if you still have a balance there.
HB 883 outlaws the dual-currency model and HB 53 adds racketeering exposure — up to 50 years and $1M in fines for operators. Most platforms left Louisiana months ago; here is what changes now and what to do with an unredeemed balance.
VGW is permanently closing LuckyLand Slots: Gold Coin sales end Aug 3, games stop Aug 24, and prize redemptions close Sept 14, 2026. Coins are not transferable — here is what to do before the deadline.
Indiana's existing gaming statutes create legal uncertainty for sweepstakes platforms, leading most operators to restrict access proactively. Here's what Indiana residents need to know.
How McLuck's no-deposit SC bonus works, what the redemption process looks like, and how it compares to other platforms. Check our Bonuses page for the current verified offer.
What to include in your AMOE letter, how to avoid the most common mistakes, and how to send to multiple platforms to accumulate free SC with zero spend.
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