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California lawmaker files bill to prohibit dual-currency sweepstakes games

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California assembly member Avelino Valencia introduced Assembly Bill 831 on 24 June to prohibit online sweepstakes games using a dual-currency model, according to the bill account. The proposal would also penalise specified businesses that support the games, with fines of up to $25,000 and up to one year in state prison; tribal groups backed the measure and sweepstakes trade groups opposed it.

If enacted, the bill could expose operators and listed service providers to criminal penalties in California.

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Louisiana lawmakers propose expanding online gambling ban to dual-currency games

Louisiana Representative Laurie Schlegel pre-filed House Bill 883 to expand the state’s definition of illegal online gambling to cover dual-currency games that simulate gambling and offer prizes or cash equivalents. The proposal would also extend to payment and platform providers, create Attorney General enforcement powers and set penalties of up to $100,000 and five years’ imprisonment for operators.

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