Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton could take action against sweepstakes casinos before the state Legislature reconvenes in 2027, according to the report. It describes possible enforcement under state sweepstakes, consumer-protection and gambling laws, but does not report an action or decision by Paxton.
Operators of sweepstakes casinos face potential enforcement under existing Texas laws even before lawmakers next meet.
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California’s Senate advanced a bill targeting online sweepstakes operators, while Attorney General Rob Bonta issued an opinion declaring daily fantasy sports illegal under state law, according to the report. Tribal representatives called for enforcement and passage of the bill; sweepstakes companies said the proposal needed further study.
Louisiana Attorney General Elizabeth Murrill issued an opinion saying online sweepstakes casinos violate state law, in response to a question from state Senator Rick Edmonds. She said the operators’ gold-coin systems constitute illegal gambling and gambling by computer. Governor Jeff Landry vetoed Senate Bill 181, saying its language could interfere with existing enforcement by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sent Reddit, Snap and TikTok letters demanding that they stop carrying adverts for sweepstakes gambling platforms in the state. The companies have until 23 October to confirm removal and explain how they will prevent future adverts; the letters cite Stake and VGW brands including Chumba Casino, LuckyLand and Global Poker.
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti’s office sent cease-and-desist letters to 38 online sweepstakes casino websites on 29 December, and said the recipients had indicated they would comply. The office considers the platforms’ dual-currency model an illegal lottery that violates state gambling and consumer protection laws.
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti said his office sent cease-and-desist letters to nearly 40 online sweepstakes casino websites last week. The sites indicated they would comply, while Skrmetti’s office said their dual-currency model amounted to an illegal lottery and breached state gambling and consumer protection laws.