Nevada's Senate all authorized SB 256 Monday. The bill considerably increases penalties for unlawful online betting operators, including sweepstakes casino suppliers, and enables the "disgorgement of any profits, gains, gross receipts, or other advantages associating with unlawful gaming activities."

- Given Nevada's reliance on its legal gambling establishment market, House approval is most likely.
- Nevada SB 256 is poised to hit sweepstakes casinos where it harms, giving the state legal authority to claw back revenues.
- While other states are seeking to ban sweepstakes gaming and increase the penalties for prohibited offshore gaming companies, Nevada may be the first to up the ante to include a provider's "ill-gotten gains."

Supporters presented Nevada's SB 256 on Feb. 27 and the Judiciary Committee referred it to the Senate on March 31. It now transfers to your house, where it must have little trouble passing, offered the key role legal gambling establishments play in Nevada's economy. Silver State legislators hope the costs will help hinder unlawful operators - and secure Nevada's locals, legal operators, and the tax earnings they generate.

Other states likewise seek to prohibit sweepstakes casino operators. Sweepstakes betting sites let customers bet with free coins. They can also purchase the extra coins with genuine cash and exchange them for cash and prizes. These types of online gambling establishments just recently came under fire from state legislators and regulators.

Just recently, Louisiana presented a bill to ban sweepstakes service providers, imposing fines up to $100,000. Connecticut's SB1235 makes running unlawful sweepstakes betting a Class D felony. New York City, Illinois and New Jersey also have pending legislation.

However, not all states have succeeded getting costs through. Maryland's Senate all passed its expense prohibiting sweepstakes gambling however stopped working to get House approval before completion of its legal session. Likewise, Arkansas' and Mississippi's costs banning sweeps died early in the legal procedure.

Publishers Clearing House: late to the sweepstakes gambling establishment celebration

In associated news, Publishers Clearing House stated bankruptcy Wednesday. Known for advertisements with presenters hoisting giant look at people's doorsteps, the company seeks to dispose its direct mail and magazine subscription company to focus on - you guessed it - its sweepstakes gambling business.