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  • McLuck Lawsuit: Why Casino Was Sued Over Gambling Addiction

    McLuck Lawsuit: Why Casino Was Sued Over Gambling Addiction

    According to numerous lawsuits, McLuck is allegedly a dangerous sweepstakes casino in the U.S. It is tied to litigation challenging whether these platforms are legal or amount to unregulated online gambling. The lawsuits do not prove McLuck is illegal, but they raise serious questions about: Consumer protection Gambling addiction Unlicensed online gambling From a gambling-harm…

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  • American Luck Casino: A New Allegedly Unsafe ‘Sweepstakes’ Casino Site
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    American Luck Casino: A New Allegedly Unsafe ‘Sweepstakes’ Casino Site

    American Luck Casino is a new casino platform in the U.S. and one that you should strongly consider avoiding, according to GamblingHarm.org’s independent consumer protection analysis. The site presents itself as a social/sweepstakes casino that may use virtual currencies instead of direct cash wagers. This model can cause you financial harm. American Luck has been…

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  • How To Report a Criminal Sweepstakes Casino in California

    How To Report a Criminal Sweepstakes Casino in California

    Online sweepstakes casinos have been illegal in California since Jan. 1, 2026. Reports and firsthand accounts on online forums link sweepstakes casinos to extreme financial harm and suicide, with experts calling them predatory. You can report illegal sweepstakes casinos to California authorities. This guide will explain how you can report these gambling platforms. Go to…

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  • California Sweepstakes Casino Ban In Full Effect

    California Sweepstakes Casino Ban In Full Effect

    California’s sweepstakes casino ban is in full force, and you’re encouraged to report any illegal sweepstakes casino to the state. As of Jan. 1, 2026, sweepstakes casinos and sweepstakes sportsbooks are illegal across the state. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill No. 831 into law on Oct. 11, 2025. The legislation amended California law to…

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