Which states are tracked as blocked or restricted for sweepstakes casinos?

CasinoRankr currently tracks 11 states as not currently available in its operator-availability tracker and 6 states as restricted or effectively unavailable because operators exited after enforcement actions. The states tracked as not currently available include California, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, and Washington. Illinois, Louisiana, and Tennessee are enforcement-exit states. This is an availability classification, not a bill-level legal summary or individualized legal advice.

Which states have upcoming tracked availability changes?

Two states have signed future effective dates in the tracker. Indiana's HB 1052 takes effect July 1, 2026. Maine's LD 2007 takes effect July 29, 2026. Operator terms can change before those dates, so verify live terms before registering.

What's the difference between blocked status and an enforcement exit?

A statutory ban is a state law that explicitly prohibits dual-currency sweepstakes casino operations. An enforcement exit means no such state law exists but the state Attorney General or gaming regulator has issued cease-and-desist letters to operators, causing operators to leave the state voluntarily. Louisiana, Tennessee, and Illinois are enforcement-exit states in the current tracker.

How often is this tracker updated?

The tracker pulls from a dataset that is updated as new regulatory actions occur. The page itself revalidates every hour. The changelog records every material legislative or enforcement event we identify.

Can I cite this data?

Yes. The underlying dataset is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0). Attribution: 'Source: CasinoRankr, State Availability Live Tracker, [URL], accessed [date].' Machine-readable JSON is available at /api/public/data/states.

Sweepstakes Casino Availability: Live State Tracker

Dated, state-by-state record of where CasinoRankr tracks sweepstakes casinos as available, blocked, pending change, or unavailable due to enforcement actions. Updated as legislation and regulatory actions occur.

Live Tracker50 States + DCDated changelog · 25 events

How to Read the Tracker

Open states are tracked as generally available, but individual operators can still restrict access.
Banned and enforcement-exit states should be treated as unavailable unless a current operator term says otherwise.
Pending-change states are a separate bucket with a signed effective date; they are not counted as available.
The changelog records material updates. Use it before citing a state status in legal or editorial copy.

State availability tracker trust context

This research page is citeable without implying sponsorship, legal advice, or assured operator performance.

Generated Jul 21, 2026Live data viewNot paid placements

Data source

CasinoRankr state availability dataset, deterministic state availability rules, and the state_regulatory_events changelog when the database is available.

Methodology summary

States are grouped into available, restricted, pending-change, blocked, and unknown buckets using dated tracker records. Pending and unknown records remain separate from available.

Limitations

This tracker is informational, not legal advice. Operator-specific restrictions and state enforcement positions can change before this page revalidates.

Citation format

Source: CasinoRankr, State Availability Live Tracker, https://casinorankr.com/research/state-availability-live, accessed [date].

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Live or snapshot label

Generated and updated labels describe the current cache cycle or source-data timestamp. Treat the figures as a live data view, not as a fixed annual report.

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Machine-readable JSON is available at /api/public/data/states with generated metadata.

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Summary

Currently available

Blocked / enforcement exit

Pending change (effective date set)

Tracked jurisdictions

As of July 21, 2026, the tracker records 30 available, 6 restricted, 3 pending-change, 11 blocked, and 0 unknown US states. Washington, DC is monitored separately where operator terms mention it. Pending-change and unknown states are not counted as available. Pending records include signed future effective dates such as Indiana's HB 1052 on July 1, 2026 and Maine's LD 2007 on July 29, 2026.

State legislation on file (primary sources)

CasinoRankr names a bill only when a primary state source is on file. This is informational, not legal advice — confirm current law with the state regulator, attorney general, or counsel.

New York — S5935: signed by governor December 5, 2025 Official sourceAccessed June 13, 2026
Maine — LD 2007: enacted (effective July 29, 2026) Official sourceAccessed June 8, 2026
Connecticut — Public Act 25-112: enacted (restricts simulated online casino gaming (not described as a clean sweepstakes-casino ban)) Official sourceAccessed June 5, 2026
Indiana — HB 1052: signed by governor March 12, 2026 (effective July 1, 2026) Official sourceAccessed June 8, 2026
Iowa — SF 2289: signed by governor May 15, 2026 (enforcement provisions effective July 1, 2026) Official sourceAccessed June 8, 2026
Oklahoma — SB 1589: veto overridden May 14, 2026 (effective November 1, 2026) Official sourceAccessed June 8, 2026
Montana — SB 555: signed by governor May 12, 2025 (effective October 1, 2025) Official sourceAccessed June 20, 2026
New Jersey — A5447: signed by governor August 15, 2025 (effective immediately) Official sourceAccessed June 13, 2026
Tennessee — SB 2136: signed by governor May 22, 2026 (effective immediately) Official sourceAccessed June 13, 2026
California — AB 831: chaptered (approved October 11, 2025) (prohibits dual-currency online sweepstakes (Penal Code Section 337o)) Official sourceAccessed June 17, 2026
Washington — RCW 9.46.240: in effect (Class C felony under RCW 9.46.240) (general internet-gambling statute applied to online sweepstakes via Washington State Gambling Commission guidance — not a dedicated sweepstakes-casino statute) Official sourceAccessed June 18, 2026
Utah — Utah Code Ann. 76-9-1401: in effect (2020 Utah Laws ch. 291 / S.B. 214, effective March 28, 2020; amended 2026 ch. 410) Official sourceAccessed July 20, 2026

State-by-State Map

Hover a state to see its current status.

Available

Restricted

Pending

Blocked

States in Detail

Pending tracked change (3)

A signed future effective date is present in the tracker. Operator terms may tighten before the date.

State	Effective Date	Reason / Source
LouisianaLA	Effective August 1, 2026	Louisiana is tracked in the separate pending-change bucket with an effective date of 2026-08-01. CasinoRankr does not count this status as available; operator restrictions may apply before or after the change.Source: legis.la.gov
MaineME	Effective July 29, 2026	Maine is tracked in the separate pending-change bucket with an effective date of 2026-07-29. CasinoRankr does not count this status as available; operator restrictions may apply before or after the change.Source: legislature.maine.gov
OklahomaOK	Effective November 1, 2026	Oklahoma is tracked in the separate pending-change bucket with an effective date of 2026-11-01. CasinoRankr does not count this status as available; operator restrictions may apply before or after the change.Source: oklegislature.gov

Tracked as blocked (11)

CasinoRankr currently treats these jurisdictions as blocked or unavailable in the state availability tracker.

State	Effective Date	Reason / Source
CaliforniaCA	Effective January 1, 2026	California is tracked as blocked or unavailable for sweepstakes casino access in the current CasinoRankr tracker. This is not legal advice.Source: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
ConnecticutCT	Effective October 1, 2025	Connecticut is tracked as blocked or unavailable for sweepstakes casino access in the current CasinoRankr tracker. This is not legal advice.Source: prdext2.cga.ct.gov
DelawareDE	N/A	Delaware is tracked as blocked or unavailable for sweepstakes casino access in the current CasinoRankr tracker. This is not legal advice.Source: delcode.delaware.gov
IndianaIN	Effective July 1, 2026	Indiana is tracked as blocked or unavailable for sweepstakes casino access in the current CasinoRankr tracker. This is not legal advice.Source: iga.in.gov
MontanaMT	Effective October 1, 2025	Montana is tracked as blocked or unavailable for sweepstakes casino access in the current CasinoRankr tracker. This is not legal advice.Source: bills.legmt.gov
NevadaNV	Effective October 1, 2025	Nevada is tracked as blocked or unavailable for sweepstakes casino access in the current CasinoRankr tracker. This is not legal advice.Source: gaming.nv.gov
New JerseyNJ	Effective August 15, 2025	New Jersey is tracked as blocked or unavailable for sweepstakes casino access in the current CasinoRankr tracker. This is not legal advice.Source: pub.njleg.state.nj.us
New YorkNY	Effective December 5, 2025	New York is tracked as blocked or unavailable for sweepstakes casino access in the current CasinoRankr tracker. This is not legal advice.Source: legislation.nysenate.gov
TennesseeTN	Effective May 22, 2026	Tennessee is tracked as blocked or unavailable for sweepstakes casino access in the current CasinoRankr tracker. This is not legal advice.Source: capitol.tn.gov
UtahUT	Effective May 6, 2026	Utah is tracked as blocked or unavailable for sweepstakes casino access in the current CasinoRankr tracker. This is not legal advice.Source: le.utah.gov
WashingtonWA	N/A	Washington is tracked as blocked or unavailable for sweepstakes casino access in the current CasinoRankr tracker. This is not legal advice.Source: app.leg.wa.gov

Enforcement exit (6)

State tracker notes or regulator context indicate operator exits or restricted access.

State	Effective Date	Reason / Source
HawaiiHI	N/A	Hawaii is tracked as restricted based on state tracker notes, regulator context, or operator exits. Operator restrictions may apply.Source: data.capitol.hawaii.gov
IdahoID	N/A	Idaho is tracked as restricted based on state tracker notes, regulator context, or operator exits. Operator restrictions may apply.Source: legislature.idaho.gov
IllinoisIL	N/A	Illinois is tracked as restricted based on state tracker notes, regulator context, or operator exits. Operator restrictions may apply.Source: ilga.gov
MichiganMI	N/A	Michigan is tracked as restricted based on state tracker notes, regulator context, or operator exits. Operator restrictions may apply.Source: legislature.mi.gov
MinnesotaMN	N/A	Minnesota is tracked as restricted based on state tracker notes, regulator context, or operator exits. Operator restrictions may apply.Source: mn.gov
WyomingWY	N/A	Wyoming is tracked as restricted based on state tracker notes, regulator context, or operator exits. Operator restrictions may apply.Source: gaming.wyo.gov

Tracked as available (31)

CasinoRankr tracks these jurisdictions as available based on stored operator restriction data. Individual operators may still impose their own restrictions.

State	Effective Date	Reason / Source
AlabamaAL	N/A	Alabama is tracked as available based on CasinoRankr's stored operator restriction data and state tracker notes. This is not a legal eligibility decision.Source: alabamaag.gov
AlaskaAK	N/A	Alaska is tracked as available based on CasinoRankr's stored operator restriction data and state tracker notes. This is not a legal eligibility decision.Source: akleg.gov
ArizonaAZ	N/A	Arizona is tracked as available based on CasinoRankr's stored operator restriction data and state tracker notes. This is not a legal eligibility decision.Source: azleg.gov
ArkansasAR	N/A	Arkansas is tracked as available based on CasinoRankr's stored operator restriction data and state tracker notes. This is not a legal eligibility decision.Source: arkleg.state.ar.us
ColoradoCO	N/A	Colorado is tracked as available based on CasinoRankr's stored operator restriction data and state tracker notes. This is not a legal eligibility decision.Source: sbg.colorado.gov
District of ColumbiaDC	N/A	District of Columbia is tracked as available based on CasinoRankr's stored operator restriction data and state tracker notes. This is not a legal eligibility decision.Source: code.dccouncil.gov
FloridaFL	N/A	Florida is tracked as available based on CasinoRankr's stored operator restriction data and state tracker notes. This is not a legal eligibility decision.Source: flgaming.gov
GeorgiaGA	N/A	Georgia is tracked as available based on CasinoRankr's stored operator restriction data and state tracker notes. This is not a legal eligibility decision.Source: rules.sos.georgia.gov
IowaIA	N/A	Iowa is tracked as available based on CasinoRankr's stored operator restriction data and state tracker notes. This is not a legal eligibility decision.Source: legis.iowa.gov
KansasKS	N/A	Kansas is tracked as available based on CasinoRankr's stored operator restriction data and state tracker notes. This is not a legal eligibility decision.Source: krgc.ks.gov
KentuckyKY	N/A	Kentucky is tracked as available based on CasinoRankr's stored operator restriction data and state tracker notes. This is not a legal eligibility decision.Source: khrc.ky.gov
MarylandMD	N/A	Maryland is tracked as available based on CasinoRankr's stored operator restriction data and state tracker notes. This is not a legal eligibility decision.Source: mgaleg.maryland.gov
MassachusettsMA	N/A	Massachusetts is tracked as available based on CasinoRankr's stored operator restriction data and state tracker notes. This is not a legal eligibility decision.Source: massgaming.com
MississippiMS	N/A	Mississippi is tracked as available based on CasinoRankr's stored operator restriction data and state tracker notes. This is not a legal eligibility decision.Source: msgamingcommission.com
MissouriMO	N/A	Missouri is tracked as available based on CasinoRankr's stored operator restriction data and state tracker notes. This is not a legal eligibility decision.Source: mgc.dps.mo.gov
NebraskaNE	N/A	Nebraska is tracked as available based on CasinoRankr's stored operator restriction data and state tracker notes. This is not a legal eligibility decision.Source: nebraskalegislature.gov
New HampshireNH	N/A	New Hampshire is tracked as available based on CasinoRankr's stored operator restriction data and state tracker notes. This is not a legal eligibility decision.Source: gc.nh.gov
New MexicoNM	N/A	New Mexico is tracked as available based on CasinoRankr's stored operator restriction data and state tracker notes. This is not a legal eligibility decision.Source: nmgcb.org
North CarolinaNC	N/A	North Carolina is tracked as available based on CasinoRankr's stored operator restriction data and state tracker notes. This is not a legal eligibility decision.Source: ncleg.gov
North DakotaND	N/A	North Dakota is tracked as available based on CasinoRankr's stored operator restriction data and state tracker notes. This is not a legal eligibility decision.Source: attorneygeneral.nd.gov
OhioOH	N/A	Ohio is tracked as available based on CasinoRankr's stored operator restriction data and state tracker notes. This is not a legal eligibility decision.Source: legislature.ohio.gov
OregonOR	N/A	Oregon is tracked as available based on CasinoRankr's stored operator restriction data and state tracker notes. This is not a legal eligibility decision.Source: oregon.gov
PennsylvaniaPA	N/A	Pennsylvania is tracked as available based on CasinoRankr's stored operator restriction data and state tracker notes. This is not a legal eligibility decision.Source: gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov
Rhode IslandRI	N/A	Rhode Island is tracked as available based on CasinoRankr's stored operator restriction data and state tracker notes. This is not a legal eligibility decision.Source: dbr.ri.gov
South CarolinaSC	N/A	South Carolina is tracked as available based on CasinoRankr's stored operator restriction data and state tracker notes. This is not a legal eligibility decision.Source: llr.sc.gov
South DakotaSD	N/A	South Dakota is tracked as available based on CasinoRankr's stored operator restriction data and state tracker notes. This is not a legal eligibility decision.Source: dor.sd.gov
TexasTX	N/A	Texas is tracked as available based on CasinoRankr's stored operator restriction data and state tracker notes. This is not a legal eligibility decision.Source: statutes.capitol.texas.gov
VermontVT	N/A	Vermont is tracked as available based on CasinoRankr's stored operator restriction data and state tracker notes. This is not a legal eligibility decision.Source: lottery.vermont.gov
VirginiaVA	N/A	Virginia is tracked as available based on CasinoRankr's stored operator restriction data and state tracker notes. This is not a legal eligibility decision.Source: lis.virginia.gov
West VirginiaWV	N/A	West Virginia is tracked as available based on CasinoRankr's stored operator restriction data and state tracker notes. This is not a legal eligibility decision.Source: wvlottery.com
WisconsinWI	N/A	Wisconsin is tracked as available based on CasinoRankr's stored operator restriction data and state tracker notes. This is not a legal eligibility decision.Source: doa.wi.gov

Regulatory Changelog

Live, dated record of state-level sweepstakes casino regulatory changes and enforcement actions. Pulled from the CasinoRankr state_regulatory_events log, with the most recent 25 events shown.

2026-06-17·KYenforcement
Commonwealth ex rel. Coleman v. VGW: pending complaint
On June 17, 2026, the Commonwealth filed No. 26-CI-00697 against VGW entities in Franklin Circuit Court. The complaint identifies Chumba Casino, Global Poker, and LuckyLand Slots and alleges that VGW's purchased/free currency arrangement supplies direct or indirect consideration. Its four counts seek relief under the Loss Recovery Act, Kentucky Consumer Protection Act, unjust enrichment, and KRS 528.100. These are the plaintiff's allegations; VGW contests the case, and no final judgment or injunction has issued.
Sources: [1][2]
2026-03-13·INlegislativeHigh impact
Governor Braun Signs HB 1052 Into Law
Governor Mike Braun signed HB 1052 into law. The law targets dual-currency and multi-currency systems that simulate casino or lottery gaming. The Indiana Gaming Commission can issue civil fines up to $100,000 per violation, including against out-of-state companies serving Indiana residents. The ban took effect July 1, 2026.
Sources: [1][2]
2026-03-13·FLlegislative
HB 591 and SB 204 Died in Committee
Both Florida sweepstakes-ban bills died on March 13, 2026. HB 591 died in the House Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee; SB 204 died in Senate Rules. No successor bill has replaced them, and no sweepstakes ban is enacted in Florida. Florida's promotional-sweepstakes statute (Fla. Stat. 849.094) continues to prohibit requiring payment or proof of purchase to enter and to impose filing and prize-security obligations above a statutory announced-prize threshold -- a threshold, not a prize cap and not a safe harbor. Operator availability in Florida remains a matter of each operator's own terms.
Sources: [1][2]
2026-02-26·INlegislativeHigh impact
Conference Committee Report Adopted
Both chambers adopted the conference committee report for HB 1052. The Senate voted 46-4 and the House approved 68-21, clearing the bill's final legislative hurdle.
No primary source on file — unverified summary; confirm against the state's own records.
2026-02-18·INlegislativeHigh impact
Senate Passes HB 1052
Indiana Senate passed HB 1052 by a vote of 37-8, advancing the sweepstakes casino ban to conference committee.
No primary source on file — unverified summary; confirm against the state's own records.
2026-02-02·INlegislativeHigh impact
House Passes HB 1052
Indiana House of Representatives passed HB 1052 by a vote of 87-11, banning online sweepstakes casino platforms that use dual-currency or multi-currency systems to simulate casino gaming.
No primary source on file — unverified summary; confirm against the state's own records.
2026-01-01·CAmilestoneHigh impact
AB 831 Ban Takes Effect
California's sweepstakes casino ban officially took effect, making it illegal to operate online sweepstakes games using the dual-currency model within the state. California accounted for approximately 17% of total U.S. sweepstakes industry revenue according to Eilers & Krejcik Gaming. The ban represents a major contraction in the sweepstakes casino market, setting a precedent that other states have begun to follow.
Sources: [1]
2026-01-01·ILlegislative
Online Casino Ban Bills Carry Over to 2026
Ban bills tied to the legalization of regulated online casinos in Illinois carried over to 2026 legislative session. While these bills primarily target unlicensed online casino operations, language could potentially affect sweepstakes casino models. Illinois remains home to Rush Street Interactive (RSI), a major regulated gaming operator headquartered in Chicago, giving the state significant influence in national gaming policy discussions.
No primary source on file — unverified summary; confirm against the state's own records.
2025-12-05·NYlegislativeHigh impact
Governor Hochul Signs Sweepstakes Casino Ban
Governor Kathy Hochul signed Senate Bill 5935A into law, officially banning sweepstakes casinos in New York. The ban came after most operators had already exited the state following Attorney General Letitia James's enforcement actions earlier in the year. The legislation codified the regulatory position that sweepstakes casinos constitute illegal gambling under New York law. New York joined California, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Montana in enacting comprehensive bans on the sweepstakes casino model.
Sources: [1]
2025-12-01·FLlegislative
House Bill 591 and Senate Bill 204 Filed
Florida Representative Berny Jacques filed the 86-page House Bill 591, with a companion measure Senate Bill 204, seeking to ban all non-Seminole online and retail gaming except for daily fantasy sports. As filed, the bill would have made operating, conducting, or promoting internet gambling a third-degree felony. Neither bill became law: HB 591 died in the House Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee on March 13, 2026, and SB 204 died in Senate Rules the same day. No sweepstakes ban is enacted in Florida, and the penalties and effective date this bill proposed never took effect. An SGLA economic impact report estimated Florida accounts for 8.5% of sweepstakes operator revenue in 2025, representing more than $1 billion in purchases.
No primary source on file — unverified summary; confirm against the state's own records.
2025-10-15·CAmarket exit
Dora Casino exits California market
AB 831 sweepstakes casino ban
No primary source on file — unverified summary; confirm against the state's own records.
2025-10-15·CAmarket exit
Carnival Citi exits California market
AB 831 sweepstakes casino ban
No primary source on file — unverified summary; confirm against the state's own records.
2025-10-15·CAmarket exit
High 5 Casino exits California market
AB 831 sweepstakes casino ban
No primary source on file — unverified summary; confirm against the state's own records.
2025-10-15·CAmarket exitHigh impact
Mass Exodus: High 5, Carnival Citi, Dora Casino Exit
Following the signing of AB 831, multiple major sweepstakes casino operators ceased California operations. High 5 Casino, Carnival Citi, and Dora Casino all announced immediate exits from the California market. Operators cited the imminent ban and extended liability provisions that could affect payment processors and technology vendors as primary reasons for the early departure.
No primary source on file — unverified summary; confirm against the state's own records.
2025-10-11·CAlegislativeHigh impact
Governor Newsom Signs AB 831 Into Law
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 831 into law, effectively banning sweepstakes casinos in California effective January 1, 2026. The bill passed with unanimous support in both chambers, backed by the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA), which argued sweepstakes casinos violated tribal gaming compacts. The law makes operating or supporting online sweepstakes games a misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and fines ranging from $1,000 to $25,000. Notably, it extends criminal liability to payment processors, geolocation providers, gaming content suppliers, platform providers, financial institutions, and media affiliates that 'knowingly' support such operations.
Sources: [1][2]
2025-10-01·MTmilestoneHigh impact
Montana Sweepstakes Casino Ban Takes Effect
Montana's sweepstakes casino ban took effect. The amended internet-gambling definition reaches a platform that transmits or receives gambling information, allows a bet using any form of currency, and makes payouts of any form of currency. Online casinos that allow no currency of any kind are expressly permitted.
No primary source on file — unverified summary; confirm against the state's own records.
2025-10-01·CTmilestoneHigh impact
Connecticut Sweepstakes Casino Ban Takes Effect
Connecticut's ban on sweepstakes casinos took effect, making it unlawful to conduct or promote a sweepstakes that allows participation in real or simulated online casino gaming without a state licence. The measure was supported by the state's regulated online casino and sports betting operators, who argued sweepstakes casinos undermined the regulated market.
No primary source on file — unverified summary; confirm against the state's own records.
2025-09-15·MTmarket exit
LuckyLand Slots (VGW) exits Montana market
SB 555 sweepstakes casino ban
No primary source on file — unverified summary; confirm against the state's own records.
2025-09-15·MTmarket exit
Chumba Casino (VGW) exits Montana market
SB 555 sweepstakes casino ban
No primary source on file — unverified summary; confirm against the state's own records.
2025-09-15·MTmarket exitHigh impact
VGW Exits Montana in Anticipation of Ban
VGW, operator of Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots, and Global Poker, exited Montana in anticipation of the SB 555 ban taking effect. The company chose to leave early rather than face potential legal consequences under the new law. VGW's exit represented a significant market contraction in Montana, removing three of the most popular sweepstakes casino brands from the state.
No primary source on file — unverified summary; confirm against the state's own records.
2025-09-15·MTmarket exit
Global Poker (VGW) exits Montana market
SB 555 sweepstakes casino ban
No primary source on file — unverified summary; confirm against the state's own records.
2025-09-01·CAmarket exit
Ruby Sweeps Exits California Market
Ruby Sweeps voluntarily exited California ahead of AB 831, citing regulatory uncertainty and the likelihood of the ban becoming law. Other operators also chose to leave before the January 1, 2026 effective date.
No primary source on file — unverified summary; confirm against the state's own records.
2025-09-01·CAmarket exit
Ruby Sweeps exits California market
Voluntary exit anticipating AB 831 ban
No primary source on file — unverified summary; confirm against the state's own records.
2025-08-15·NJlegislativeHigh impact
Governor Murphy Signs Ban Into Law
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed A5447 into law as P.L. 2025 c.128, approved August 15, 2025 and effective immediately. The act declares a pay-to-participate sweepstakes to be unlawful gambling and names the dual-currency model expressly. Its civil penalties reach up to $100,000 for a first offence and up to $250,000 for each subsequent offence, with each day a separate offence.
No primary source on file — unverified summary; confirm against the state's own records.
2025-07-02·NYmarket exit
Global Poker (VGW) exits New York market
Regulatory uncertainty and pending legislation. Part of VGW's comprehensive NY exit
No primary source on file — unverified summary; confirm against the state's own records.

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