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Lawmakers Misunderstand Sweepstakes Betting, Risking User Safety
6/20/2025
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Story summary
- The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance argues that bans on sweepstakes betting arise from lawmakers' misconceptions.
- Critics caution that these platforms can lead to overspending, akin to real-money gambling.
- As restrictions grow, users might migrate to more dangerous real-money gambling sites.
- New Jersey is exploring the legalization and regulation of sweepstakes to boost state revenue.
