Louisiana Fines Sweepstakes Casino Players Up to $500
Louisiana's Act 182 took effect August 1, redefining sweepstakes casino play as a crime and fining sweepstakes casino players up to $500 or six months in jail.
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LuckyLand Slots Shuts Down, Sets September 14 Payout Deadline
VGW closed LuckyLand Slots gameplay on August 24 and set September 14, 2026 as the final deadline to redeem Sweeps Coins, with no transfer to its other brands.
Florida Sues Stake and VGW Over Sweepstakes Casinos
Florida's attorney general sued Stake and VGW Holdings on August 19, alleging their sweepstakes casinos are illegal, unlicensed gambling operations.