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SGLA vs AGA: The Lobbying War That Will Shape Sweepstakes Casino Regulation

SGLA vs AGA: The Lobbying War That Will Shape Sweepstakes Casino Regulation

The future of sweepstakes casinos in the United States is being decided not just in state legislatures but in the lobbying offices, conference rooms, and media strategies of two industry associations with directly opposing goals. On one side, the American Gaming Association (AGA) — representing the $78 billion regulated casino industry — wants sweepstakes casinos […]
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Sweepstakes Casino Glossary: 50+ Terms Every Player Should Know

Sweepstakes Casino Glossary: 50+ Terms Every Player Should Know

Sweepstakes casinos come with their own vocabulary — a mix of gambling terminology, legal jargon, and industry-specific shorthand that can leave new players confused before they even make their first spin. If you do not know the difference between GC and SC, or what AMOE stands for, or why a 1x wagering requirement is dramatically […]
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Sweepstakes Casino Market 2026: Revenue, Growth Rate & Industry Forecast

Sweepstakes Casino Market 2026: Revenue, Growth Rate & Industry Forecast

The sweepstakes casino market has grown at a pace that caught regulators, competitors, and even some operators off guard. Between 2020 and 2024, the sector’s compound annual growth rate landed between 60% and 70%, according to KPMG’s analysis of Eilers & Krejcik Gaming data. In an industry where 10% annual growth counts as strong, sweepstakes […]
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Sweepstakes Casino Payment Methods: How to Buy Coins and Cash Out Prizes

Sweepstakes Casino Payment Methods: How to Buy Coins and Cash Out Prizes

Getting money into and out of a sweepstakes casino is less complicated than it looks, but there are enough platform-specific variations to trip up players who assume the process is identical everywhere. The payment methods available for purchasing Gold Coins are not always the same methods available for redeeming Sweeps Coins. Processing times differ by […]
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Coin Packages at Sweepstakes Casinos: Full Price Comparison for 2026

Coin Packages at Sweepstakes Casinos: Full Price Comparison for 2026

Every sweepstakes casino sells Gold Coin packages, and every package includes a bonus allocation of Sweeps Coins. That is the entire revenue model. The Gold Coins are what you buy. The Sweeps Coins are the promotional bonus that carries redeemable value. But the ratio between what you pay and what you get varies dramatically across […]
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Sweepstakes Casino Game Providers: The Studios Behind the Slots

Sweepstakes Casino Game Providers: The Studios Behind the Slots

Every slot you spin at a sweepstakes casino was built by someone, and that someone is usually not the casino itself. Sweepstakes platforms are distributors, not developers. They license games from third-party studios — game providers — who design the mechanics, set the RTP configurations, create the art, and certify the random number generators. The […]
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California AB 831: What the Sweepstakes Casino Ban Means for Players & Vendors

California AB 831: What the Sweepstakes Casino Ban Means for Players & Vendors

On October 11, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 831 into law, banning sweepstakes casinos statewide effective January 1, 2026. The bill passed with zero opposition — a rarity in Sacramento for legislation of this scope. AB 831 did not just prohibit operators from serving California residents. It extended criminal liability to the […]
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Can You Win Real Money at Sweepstakes Casinos? What the Data Shows

Can You Win Real Money at Sweepstakes Casinos? What the Data Shows

The short answer is yes — you can win real money at sweepstakes casinos. Players redeem Sweeps Coins for cash prizes every day, and the process is neither theoretical nor obscure. The more useful answer, though, requires context. According to an AGA-commissioned survey, 68% of sweepstakes casino players say they play primarily to win money. […]
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