January 21, 2025

A Look at Sweepstakes Casinos' Legal Issues in Florida Beyond

Law360
James T. Meggesto | Samir Suresh Patel

Native American Law attorney James Meggesto and Gaming attorney Samir Patel wrote an article for Law360 discussing the rise of sweepstakes casinos and their impact on the regulated gambling industry. The authors say these platforms exploit legal loopholes, which undermines licensed casinos, particularly Tribal operations, prompting stakeholders and state attorneys general to challenge their legality. The case Knapp v. VGW Holdings Ltd. in Florida highlights the tensions between unregulated gambling activities and state laws, with potential wide-reaching implications for the future of online gambling regulation.

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