Florida lawsuits target Stake and VGW as sweepstakes pressure grows Suswati Basu Florida has become the latest state to take legal action at sweepstakes-style gaming, with Attorney General James Uthmeier suing the businesses behind Stake US and Virtual Gaming Worlds’ (VGW) Chumba Casino, LuckyLand and Global Poker. The two complaints, filed Wednesday (August … Continue reading Florida lawsuits target Stake and VGW as sweepstakes pressure grows
Oklahoma lawmakers override veto expanding criminal ban against online sweepstakes gambling Suswati Basu Oklahoma lawmakers have finalized a major expansion of the state’s gambling restrictions after voting to override Gov. Kevin Stitt’s veto of Senate Bill 1589. The measure updates Oklahoma’s criminal gambling statute to specifically address online casino-style games, sweepstakes operations, and … Continue reading Oklahoma lawmakers override veto expanding criminal ban against online sweepstakes gambling
Indiana governor signs sweeping law tightening rules on online sweepstakes games Suswati Basu Indiana has adopted a wide-ranging regulatory measure that reshapes how the state handles certain sweepstakes-style online games. Governor Mike Braun signed House Bill 1052 into law on March 12, 2026, setting new limits on digital gaming products often tied to … Continue reading Indiana governor signs sweeping law tightening rules on online sweepstakes games
Maine lawmakers push bill banning online sweepstakes casino style games Suswati Basu Maine legislators are advancing a proposal that would outlaw a category of internet-based casino-style games often marketed as online sweepstakes platforms. Supporters of the measure say it would close a gap in state gambling law, while critics argue it would wipe … Continue reading Maine lawmakers push bill banning online sweepstakes casino style games
Tennessee Senate advances bill targeting illegal sweepstakes Suswati Basu Tennessee lawmakers are moving closer to tightening the reins on illegal online gambling and sweepstakes after a Senate committee gave its backing to Senate Bill 2136 this week. The measure cleared the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee without a single dissenting vote, pushing it … Continue reading Tennessee Senate advances bill targeting Illegal sweepstakes
SGLA pushes for sweepstakes regulation over an outright ban in Indiana Rachael Davies Suswati Basu The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) is urging Indiana lawmakers to rethink a sweepstakes ban, pushing instead for regulation. Testimony on Indiana House Bill 1052 was heard on January 5, sparking a new push from the SGLA … Continue reading SGLA pushes for sweepstakes regulation over an outright ban in Indiana
by Brian McNeil-Smith March 10, 2016 Follow @easypromosappMarch 10, 2016 As a retailer, you’ve probably read or heard enough about social media to have launched a Facebook page. In fact, for some, a Facebook page comes before a website or even a blog. And like most, after putting some time into a nice picture and … Continue reading Facebook Timeline Sweepstakes: Easy Ways to Increase Followers and Engagement for Your Brand
by Anna Colibri February 8, 2016 Follow @annacolibriFebruary 8, 2016 You know what’s fun? Designing a sweepstakes in 140 characters or less, including your entry link. No, really—no sarcasm intended. The best part of running a Twitter sweepstakes is that it forces you to be clear, creative, and concise. While this may seem daunting, it’s … Continue reading The Basics of Running a Twitter Sweepstakes
Anna ColibriMay 30, 2015 Any good social media strategist will tell you that a sweepstakes campaign is one of the best ways to gain new Facebook followers and capture new leads. A sweepstakes campaign can be both cost efficient and simple to execute. Once the campaign is in motion, it requires minimal maintenance. It’s a … Continue reading How To Maximize A Facebook Sweepstakes Campaign
