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Read Full BioOn August 7, B-Two Operations updated the terms and conditions for its platforms McLuck, Hello Millions, SpinBlitz, and PlayFame, removing Alabama and Georgia from their restricted lists. Players in the two states can now once again buy coins, redeem prizes, and participate in sweepstakes-style games.
The decision is notable, as B-Two has been among the more cautious operators, which have complied with various regulatory and legislative actions against sweepstakes casinos. However, the company’s exit from the two states was not related to either; it was likely due to ongoing lawsuits.
It’s also important to note that two other B-Two platforms, Mega Bonanza and Jackpota, continue to exclude consumers from Alabama and Georgia.
VGW’s Recent Win in GA Could’ve Influenced Return
Last month, the US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia granted VGW’s motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit filed by plaintiff Destiny Kennedy.
The judge in the case found that the plaintiff had not validly opted out of VGW’s updated arbitration clause. He also agreed with VGW’s argument that the Georgia court lacked jurisdiction to hear the case, even though the company had two remote employees and accepted Georgia users.
The ruling marked the third legal win for VGW in the state. In 2023, the court sent a lawsuit to arbitration under VGW’s operative dispute resolution clause. In 2024, the same judge dismissed another class-action suit on the same basis of lack of standing to hear it.
VGW’s wins could have been the determining factor for B-Two to reinstate some of its platforms in the state.
The company is not the only one that has decided to relaunch in Georgia. Blazesoft’s Zula Casino and Fortune Coins updated their Sweeps Rules on August 1, removing Georgia from its restricted jurisdictions. Still, their sister site Sportzino lists the state as ineligible.
Alabama is Home to Over a Dozen Active Lawsuits
B-Two’s decision to reenter Alabama comes amid at least 14 active lawsuits against sweepstakes operators in the state.
In most of these cases, the plaintiffs argue that sweepstakes casinos violate Alabama laws. That’s because they require payment in exchange for a chance to win, employing gaming-style mechanics. Also, despite the availability of free play, they involve real-money gaming.
Still, that has not deterred the platforms. Besides B-Two, none of the major players in the space, such as VGW’s Chumba Casino, High 5 Casino, Stake.us, and WOW Vegas, left the state.
Lawsuits Rarely Drive Operators Out
The resilience of sweepstakes casinos in Alabama and Georgia shows that lawsuits alone rarely drive operators out of a state.
By contrast, legislative bans and regulatory enforcement have been far more successful in forcing the unregulated platforms to exit markets.
Four states (five if counting New Jersey, which is awaiting the Governor’s signature) have recently passed legislation to ban sweepstakes casinos. They include Montana, Connecticut, Nevada, and New York. While some initially resisted, nearly all platforms have exited those states.
Meanwhile, others, such as Louisiana and West Virginia, have found success through cease-and-desist letters. Both have sent orders to over 40 platforms, with more than 20 complying in each case.
For now, the message from B-Two and others is clear: court cases alone aren’t enough to scare off most sweepstakes casinos.
