Sweepsy

A trade news publication covering sweepstakes and social gaming in the US.

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Maryland Senate heard testimony today in favor HB 1226. Testimony came from Live Casino, Caesars Horseshoe Baltimore, and Hollywood Casino, alongside the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency and the Campaign for Fairer Gambling. The Maryland Bankers Association also testified in support with proposed amendments addressing concerns around financial institution liability. https://t.co/lsSH18qkhq

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Indiana bill was signed. HB 1052 takes effect July 1, 2026.

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A bill that could have caused some problems for sweepstakes casinos in Hawaii was put on ice this week.

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Several representatives from Maryland casinos testified today in support of the SB 652. Mark Stewart, Cordish Companies executive vice president and general counsel, said the bill would put Maryland in line with other strong regulatory markets like New Jersey, New York and Nevada. Update from today's hearing below. https://t.co/xBYrguRo1q

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Virginia lawmakers move to reconcile competing iGaming bills that would legalize online casinos and ban sweepstakes platforms.

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Maine lawmakers advance a sweepstakes casino ban with a divided committee report, as LD2007 targets the industry’s dual-currency model.

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As expected, Tennessee Senate unanimously passes SB2136, a bill banning sweepstakes casinos using broad “virtual currency” language. It now moves to the House.

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Florida bill redefining online gambling advances, raising questions about whether sweepstakes casinos and Sweeps Coins could be deemed illegal. But time is running out, as the 2026 legislative session ends on March 13.

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Mississippi’s sweepstakes casino ban bill stalls in House, marking the second straight year such legislation has failed. Although, this year, it failed for different reasons.

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Kickr to wind down operations by March 31, marking the latest shutdown in the evolving sweepstakes casino space.

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TN update: VGW tells Tennessee lawmakers its sweepstakes platform is legal freemium gaming, not gambling, amid HB1885 debate.

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Indiana HB1052 heads to Gov. Mike Braun as sweeps bans advance in Maryland, Virginia, Florida and more during the 2026 legislative push. Here's a summary of what happened across 16 bills this month. https://t.co/CjiCgSaE2m

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The Tennessee Senate Commerce and Labor Committee recommended SB2136 for passage with amendments by a vote of 8-0.

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We spoke with Mark Gallegos, CPA, MST, Tax Partner at Porte Brown LLC about sweepstakes wins. Gallegos said a common misconception is that people think because it’s sweepstakes and not traditional gambling, it’s isn’t taxable. However, if you receive cash or something you can cash out, then the IRS generally considers that taxable income and it should be included in your income on your tax return. More in the link below:

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Florida update: SB 1580 in the Senate and HB 189 in the House moved forward today.

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Florida Attorney General Jason Uthmeier is meeting with sweeps casino operators, Sweepsy was told, signaling real engagement as the national debate over banning sweeps gaming continues.

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In Mississippi, the Senate Judiciary, Division B Committee amended Senate Bill 2104 and recommended it move to the next step of the state’s legislative process on Wednesday. That next step is not known yet, but SB2104 has officially advanced past its first committee.

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Virginia’s iGaming bill hit a setback but isn’t dead yet. Lawmakers will reconsider Senate Bill 118 — which also bans sweepstakes gaming.

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As states move from “dual currency” to “multiple currency” language to crack down on sweeps casinos, do other gaming models slip through?

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ARB Interactive founder Patrick Fechtmeyer explains to Sweepsy why he’s partnering with states to rewrite outdated sweepstakes laws for the digital era.

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