14 Oct04 Regulation
Wyoming committee backs felony sweepstakes ban as Pennsylvania weighs fines
The proposals could expose sweepstakes operators in both states to fines or felony penalties if enacted.
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Companies
Bally's Corporation, LuckyLand Slots, CoinFrenzy, Playstudios, The Win Zone
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Fines reported (distinct source figures, summed)
USD 8,000,000
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Markets1
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Activity summary: VGW appears in 2 entries across 1 market (mainly USA). By desk: Regulation 1, Enforcement & compliance 1. Computed from our records only.
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Compliance record (1)
- Sweepstakes casino operators close platforms and restrict access across USA 2026-10-07
Statement: Citing Deadspin, it said LuckyLand Slots closed on 14 September after parent VGW reached an $8m settlement with New York regulators.
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October 2026
7 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
Sweepstakes casino operators close platforms and restrict access across USA
Closures and tighter state access reduced the availability of US sweepstakes casinos in September.