Casino Operated by RealPrize Sweepstakes B bolt and run from Three Additional States
In a recent development, RealPrize, a well-known player in the iGaming industry, has announced its decision to leave New Jersey, Louisiana, and Delaware. The primary reason for this move is the enactment of laws banning or restricting sweepstakes casinos in these states, making continued operation legally untenable.
New Jersey's Sweepstakes Casino Ban
The most significant change has occurred in New Jersey. On August 15, 2025, Governor Phil Murphy signed Assembly Bill 5447, immediately banning sweepstakes casinos in the state [1][4][5]. This law was passed by the legislature on June 30, 2025, and the governor’s signature finalized it without delay [1][3].
The new law is part of broader legislative moves aimed at restructuring gambling laws, including increased taxes on iGaming and sports betting [2][3]. With the ban now in force, companies like RealPrize are forced to cease operations immediately.
Other States' Restrictions
Louisiana and Delaware have also implemented or are moving towards legislative restrictions on sweepstakes casinos. While specific bills and dates were not detailed in the search results, these restrictions have contributed to RealPrize's withdrawal from these markets.
A Look at Richard Janvrin, iGaming Expert
In a separate development, Richard Janvrin, who has covered various aspects of iGaming, including news, reviews, bonuses/promotions, sweepstakes casinos, and legal issues, entered the iGaming space in 2018. A graduate of the University of New Hampshire, Janvrin started writing as a teenager and broke into sports coverage professionally in 2015.
References:
[1] NJ Online Casino, (2025). New Jersey Assembly Bill 5447 Signed into Law, Banning Sweepstakes Casinos. Retrieved from https://www.njonlinecasino.com/news/new-jersey-assembly-bill-5447-signed-into-law-banning-sweepstakes-casinos/
[2] Legal Sports Report, (2025). New Jersey iGaming Tax Rate Increases to 54% Under New Law. Retrieved from https://legalsportsreport.com/2025/08/new-jersey-igaming-tax-rate-increases-to-54-under-new-law/
[3] PlayNJ, (2025). New Jersey Online Gambling Bill: What's in the New Legislation and What It Means for Players. Retrieved from https://playnj.com/blog/2025/08/new-jersey-online-gambling-bill-whats-in-the-new-legislation-and-what-it-means-for-players/
[4] The Star-Ledger, (2025). New Jersey's Sweepstakes Casino Ban: What It Means for Players and Operators. Retrieved from https://www.nj.com/business/2025/08/new-jerseys-sweepstakes-casino-ban-what-it-means-for-players-and-operators.html
[5] The Press of Atlantic City, (2025). New Jersey's Sweepstakes Casino Ban: What It Means for the Industry. Retrieved from https://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/business/new-jerseys-sweepstakes-casino-ban-what-it-means-for-the-industry/article_6797c31a-49f2-5a1a-a74d-885383a5d373.html
- The recent decision by RealPrize to leave New Jersey, Louisiana, and Delaware is due to the enactment of laws banning or restricting sweepstakes casinos in these states.
- The ban on sweepstakes casinos in New Jersey was signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy on August 15, 2025, as part of broader legislative moves aimed at restructuring gambling laws.
- Increased taxes on iGaming and sports betting are also part of the changes in New Jersey's gambling laws.
- RealPrize's withdrawal from Louisiana and Delaware is also attributable to the states' legislative restrictions on sweepstakes casinos, although specific bills and dates were not detailed.
- In a separate development, Richard Janvrin, an iGaming expert who covers various aspects of the industry, entered the iGaming space in 2018.
- The general news outlets reported on the impact of the new laws on the gambling industry, including crime and justice issues, accidents, and fires.
- The trend towards policy and legislation changes in casino-related activities is not limited to war-and-conflicts, casino-and-gambling, and lotteries but also extends to sports betting and political issues such as politics and politics' influence on gambling trends.
