Contest Lotto Establishments' Authenticity Questioned in New Survey
A new report released by the American Gaming Association (AGA) on August 7, 2025, sheds light on the current state of sweepstakes casinos and the potential for increased regulation. The report, authored by Richard Janvrin, a graduate of the University of New Hampshire and an experienced iGaming journalist, aims to debunk common myths about sweepstakes casino player behavior [1][5].
The report reveals a heightened scrutiny towards sweepstakes casinos, with calls for stricter enforcement both at the state and possibly federal level. However, federal action on sweepstakes casinos remains uncertain, as comprehensive legislation specifically targeting these casinos has yet to be enacted [3].
At the state level, there has been significant activity. For instance, New Jersey is on the verge of banning sweepstakes casinos with Assembly Bill 5447, pending the governor's signature [1]. Montana is also moving towards a ban on sweepstakes-based social casinos, with a bill sent to the governor [3]. California is in the midst of debating Assembly Bill 831, which would ban sweepstakes casinos, with strong tribal support but some opposition due to concerns about economic impact [5]. Louisiana, on the other hand, vetoed a bill that would have banned sweepstakes casinos, reflecting mixed state-level approaches [4].
Janvrin's report suggests that these state actions are part of a broader environment where there is a call for federal involvement to address the sweepstakes casino industry, which currently operates in a legal gray area federally but faces tightening restrictions at the state level [3][5].
In his career, Janvrin has covered numerous aspects of iGaming, including news, reviews, bonuses/promotions, sweepstakes casinos, legal matters, and more. He entered the iGaming space in 2018 [6].
The AGA report did not provide details about the specific myths it aims to debunk [2]. The report was accompanied by a photo taken by CCNull, CC BY 2.0 DE [5]. The location of the report's release was not specified in the text.
In conclusion, the current federal stance towards sweepstakes casinos appears to be more of an anticipated crackdown driven by state developments and industry reports, rather than active federal legislation or enforcement specifically targeting these casinos. The states are leading the regulatory push, and a federal crackdown is discussed but not yet fully realized [3][1].
[1] New Jersey Assembly Bill 5447: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/bills/2220/ACR5447_I1.HTM [2] AGA Report on Sweepstakes Casinos: https://www.agamembers.org/resources/reports/sweepstakes-casinos-myths-vs-facts [3] Montana Senate Bill 361: https://legiscan.com/MT/text/SB361/2025 [4] Louisiana House Bill 707: https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1412214 [5] California Assembly Bill 831: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB831 [6] Richard Janvrin's iGaming Career: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardjanvrin/
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