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Sweepstakes Casinos no longer available to CA Players
Simon Day
For years, California players were allowed to play casino-style games at sweepstakes sites in place of traditional casinos. These sweepstakes casinos worked around the state’s strict online casino laws by using virtual currencies instead of real money. Unfortunately, California finally enacted a ban on all forms of sweepstakes gaming with the passage of AB 831. The bill made it clear, if a site looks, feels, and plays like gambling, it’s …
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Crown Coins Casino adds new slots despite US sweeps questions
Khizar Mundia
While sweeps are continuing to face new regulatory questions across many US states, their continued success has emboldened notable provider Crown Coins Casino to double down and further expand its slots offering. Sweepstakes casinos can operate across many jurisdictions where gambling is either legally prohibited or tightly regulated by offering a currency system that is both entertainment-based and has the potential to give real money. This mix of uses is …
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Sweepstakes Casinos to close in California
Syed Mujtaba Naqvi
From January 1st 2026, sweepstakes casinos will no longer be available to players in California. This follows the passing of Bill AB 831, which outlaws all sweepstakes casino sites using a dual currency system allowing real money prize redemptions. In this article, we’ve got a total breakdown of what this change means for you and your gaming. While sweepstakes casinos might be off the cards, there are social casino sites …
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What to know about IRS changes to slot jackpot reporting for 2026
Olivia Richman
The IRS recently raised the minimum threshold amount for reporting slot jackpot as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), and it will directly impact many betting winners across the US when they file their 2026 taxes. Starting on January 1, 2026, players in the United States won’t need to report slot jackpot winnings that are under $2,000. According to the IRS, the amount has been adjusted to …
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As sweepstakes gaming growth continues, 3 US states pull back
Khizar Mundia
The United States is seeing a significant growth in sweepstakes casinos, but despite or in part informed by that, multiple US states are trying to ban or restrict sweeps. The legalization of online casinos is helping many states to increase spending potential through local tax revenues, bettering state economies and creating new opportunities for community development. Despite the financial benefits of online casinos spaces including sweeps, several US states are …
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New Valve policy bans skins betting in CS2
Fariha Bhatti
Valve has formally barred Counter-Strike 2 teams from promoting or otherwise displaying materials relating to gambling and betting with in-game CS2 skins and cases during official tournament broadcasts. But what does that mean for the game’s esports scene, and will it affect other forms of betting? While CS2 has become closely tied to betting in 2025 and in prior years, largely owed to its case-opening system that essentially serves as …
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Led by casino games, Ontario iGaming revenue hits new highs
Olivia Richman
The Ontario iGaming market has continued to rapidly grow following regulatory allowances that have led to consumers placing over CA$9.25 billion online wagers in the month of October 2025 alone. This is the third consecutive month that has seen the Canadian province of Ontario reach a new monthly peak for online wagering revenues. In September, Ontario saw CA$8.55 billion. This puts Ontario on the same level, and sometimes above, the …
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Could Georgia be the next US state with legal sports betting?
Khizar Mundia
The path towards legal sports and online betting in Georgia may still be some ways off, but recent developments have given added real forward momentum that could see bettors playing legally in the US state sooner than expected. A Georgia Senate Study Committee has put forward a recommendation to speed up the process of legalizing sports betting for the benefit of the state in the wake of similar efforts producing …
North Carolina sees record growth after legalizing sports betting
Khizar Mundia
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North Carolina may not be the first US state to legalize sports betting, but its consistent growth and massive surge in tax revenues have certainly made it among the most impressive. The betting industry may once have been funneled predominantly through unofficial and unregulated channels, but the missed revenue and the dangers of grey market alternatives have pushed many states to change their stance on legalized gambling. More than 38 …
GG.BET brings new Bet Builder to esports betting, how it works
Fariha Bhatti
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The new Bet Builder from GG.BET is a truly revolutionary feature for bettors who enjoy high-risk and high-reward combos. The new feature has the potential to dramatically boost winning opportunities for those bettors most confident in their read of the game. Esports betting has progressed to the point that bettors can wager on everything from map winners to game round totals, giving newer bettors plenty of options to consider. Seasoned …
BitcoinVIP teams up with Steve Aoki for major casino rebrand
Fariha Bhatti
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Steve Aoki is now an official brand ambassador for BitcoinVIP, a fast-growing crypto gambling and casino platform with plans for exclusive rewards and perks for its players. World-renowned DJ Steve Aoki is no stranger to the crypto space, but this latest move takes him even deeper into it. BitcoinVIP has rolled out a full rebrand, revealing a cleaner and more modern interface across its platform. And it’s now following that …
Stake Poker Christmas series promises very merry rewards
Hannan Mundia
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Stake is merrily celebrating the Christmas holiday by offering exciting poker freerolls and buy-in opportunities alike to players, with the potential to come up with rewards and win big. Most associate Stake with its vast library of online slots, but Stake poker also has its fair share of fans. The platform lets players sit at a virtual poker table with the same game offerings as any typical casino. The upside …
iGaming is growing in Canada, and it’s not slowing down
Olivia Richman
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As countries around the world continue to expand their approach online betting and gambling, Canada has seen tremendous growth in its own iGaming sector, and the industry seems set to continue growing well into the future. Over the last few years, Canada’s growth in the online gambling space has all but exploded . There’s an especially big scene in the country’s most populous province of Ontario thanks to the ongoing …
These are the 10 best Shuffle games from the Originals series
Fariha Bhatti
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Shuffle Originals are perfect for players who want to gamble without dealing with complicated mechanics, and they also make for an especially fun session with the added bonus of some high winning potential. On this page, we are going to break down the best Shuffle games and assess how each of the Originals work. The world of online casino games is rich with options, but few are credible enough that …
South Africa proposes new taxes after online gambling growth
Khizar Mundia
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Online casinos and gambling and betting platforms have become a steady source of revenue for South Africa, and some regulators are now considering fresh levies and additional taxes to generate more funds based on the successes of these platforms. Increasingly, more and more countries are moving towards legalized and regulated online betting as a means to both ensure player safety for residents and to generate new tax revenues, which can …
UK increases online gambling tax despite criticism, potential effects
Khizar Mundia
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The United Kingdom has announced a fresh increase in online gambling taxes even beyond those that had previously been expected, and industry experts are rushing to discuss the ramifications for both domestic players and UK casino operators. The UK is the latest name in a growing list of countries that are planning to implement higher taxes on online casinos and betting platforms in order to create more domestic revenues. Taxes …
ESIC partners with Stake to combat corruption in esports betting
Fariha Bhatti
Esports Betting
With esports betting becoming more mainstream with each passing day, bookmakers and watchdogs alike are stepping up efforts to keep the scene free of corruption, and a new partnership between Stake and the ESIC aims to bring both more transparency and accountability to esports betting. Gambling in esports isn’t a new phenomenon, but it has never been as big and mainstream as it is now as betting grows in popularity …
What to know about Finland opening up licensed online gambling
Khizar Mundia
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State-backed gambling operator Veikkaus has long held a monopoly in Finland, but that’s set to change as the country transitions to a licensed online gambling and casino framework. Veikkaus has been the sole operator for Finnish residents for many years, resulting in the nation missing out on a substantial amount of potential revenue that could come from taxing legal operators doing business within its borders. This is in large part …
Prediction markets vs sports betting: What you need to know
Khizar Mundia
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Prediction markets are a new and popular trend in the world of gambling and betting, but how exactly do they differ from traditional sports betting, and what should potential players know about those differences? Sports betting is a massive industry that many platforms cater to and generate high revenues from. Prediction markets also include sports betting, but in a more dynamic model that can allow for greater freedom for players …
Could high tax rates soon be holding online betting back?
Khizar Mundia
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Online betting is gaining popularity all across the United States and more broadly throughout the world as regulators increasingly open up to the practice, but could high tax rates be holding back its growth, particularly in some US states? More and more states in the United States want to legalize online betting because of the potential revenue stream that can result from the practice and bring benefits to local economies. …
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