Maine Gambling Control Unit Issues Warning on Illegal Online Gaming Including Certain Sweepstakes Models

Maine Gambling Control Unit Issues Warning on Illegal Online Gaming Including Certain Sweepstakes Models

Maine’s Gambling Control Unit (GCU) has issued a formal warning regarding the proliferation of illegal interactive gaming (“iGaming”) platforms operating within the state. The warning emphasized that while certain forms of online gambling—such as advance deposit wagering, fantasy contests, and sports betting—are legally permitted and regulated in Maine, online casino-style games remain strictly prohibited. This includes games like slots, blackja…

NY Cracks Down on 26 Illegal Sweepstakes Casinos

The post New York Attorney General Hits Online Sweepstakes Casinos With Cease-and-Desist Orders appeared first on SportsHandle. In a significant enforcement action, New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued cease-and-desist letters to 26 online sweepstakes casinos operating in the state. These platforms were offering slot-style games, table games, and even sports betting using virtual coins that could be redeemed for cash or prizes—a mo…

New York Targets Sweepstakes Casinos, But Players Aren’t Letting Go Easily

Lawmakers in New York are taking another swing at the gray areas of online gaming—and this time, sweepstakes casinos are squarely in focus. Many US sweepstakes sites operate within legal parameters by offering free-play models, loyalty-based rewards, and no-purchase-necessary entry, making them an accessible option in states where traditional online gambling remains tightly controlled. That’s […]

New York AG issues cease-and-desist orders against 26 sweepstakes operators

New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued cease-and-desist orders to 26 online sweepstakes casinos amid concerns over a lack of “regulatory oversight” on the sector.  Both the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) worked in collaboration to shut down the online platforms, all of which hosted slots, table games and sports betting via the use of virtual coins that could then be exchanged for…