New York, Louisiana Lawmakers Focusing on Sweepstakes Prohibition Bills

New Jersey bill targets illegal sweepstakes gambling

Legislation aimed at cracking down on “sweepstakes gambling” advanced in Trenton May 29. The Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism, & Historic Preservation Committee approved Senate Bill 4282. According to its sponsors, the measure takes direct aim at a growing number of illegal gambling operations that use sweepstakes-style platforms to skirt state laws. Key details include: Would establish stronger penalties for unlawful gambling operati…

Louisiana bill proposing online sweepstakes ban set for House floor reading

Louisiana’s proposed bill to ban online sweepstakes is set for a House floor debate on June 2, after a Senate vote passed unanimously. Initially scheduled for May 29, the reading has been pushed back as Louisiana looks to become the second state to ban the vertical after Montana. The day prior, senators passed the bill on its final passage reading, voting 39-0 in favour. Senate Bill 181 proposes to outlaw sweepstakes in the Pelican State and tak…

New York, Louisiana Lawmakers Focusing on Sweepstakes Prohibition Bills

A New York Assembly bill to prohibit sweepstakes has moved forward to another committee The Louisiana House of Representatives has scheduled a floor debate for a bill to ban sweepstakes Louisiana may become the second state to complete ban the type of gaming A New York Assembly bill to prohibit sweepstakes have moved forward to another committee, while a Louisiana bill aiming to do the same only stands one vote away from being sent to the govern…