SCCG Appoints Brazilian Gaming Leader Jose Augusto Paulista as Country Manager for SCCG Brazil

SCCG Appoints Brazilian Gaming Leader Jose Augusto Paulista as Country Manager for SCCG Brazil

Las Vegas, NV – SCCG Management, a leading global advisory firm specializing in the gambling and gaming industries, proudly announces the appointment of Jose Augusto Paulista as Country Manager for SCCG Brazil. This strategic move underscores SCCG’s commitment to expanding its global footprint by establishing a dedicated presence in Brazil, one of the most rapidly […]

ERIC ABBOTT LAW PLLC

ABBOTT LAW PLLC

ERIC ABBOTT LAW PLLC only has one attorney- Eric L. Abbott.   There are no legal assistants to navigate through when calling ERIC ABBOTT LAW PLLC.  At ERIC ABBOTT LAW PLLC there cannot be two or more lawyers billing for one legal task.  ERIC ABBOTT LAW PLLC does not have associates to train (and charge) […]

How Trump’s Tariffs Impact Africa’s Gambling Industry

Trump’s Tariffs and the African Gambling Industry

Trump’s tariffs and the African gambling industry may seem like distant topics, but the ripple effects of U.S. trade policy are already shifting the global gaming landscape—Africa included. A Global Shake-Up Triggered by U.S. Tariffs In April 2025, the reinstatement of steep tariffs on Chinese imports—most notably a 34% duty—reverberated throughout global markets. While the […]

Why Stake.us Is Leaving More States in 2025

Why Stake.us Is Leaving More States

Why Stake.us is leaving more states is a question that’s gaining urgency as the popular sweepstakes casino continues its steady withdrawal from U.S. markets. Most recently, Stake.us announced its exit from Louisiana, Montana, and Arizona—raising its total list of restricted states to 17. While players may see these changes as abrupt, the legal and regulatory […]

California Peer to Peer Fantasy Sports – A Strategic Shift in the Face of Legal Uncertainty

California Peer to peer fantasy sports

California Peer to peer fantasy sports have quickly become the go-to structure for daily fantasy sports (DFS) operators navigating growing regulatory pressure. Following the California Attorney General’s recent legal opinion declaring traditional DFS formats illegal under the state’s penal code, major platforms like Underdog, PrizePicks, and Sleeper have rapidly transitioned to peer-based contest models. This […]

Polymarket Prediction Markets Set for U.S. Comeback with $112M QCEX Acquisition

Polymarket Prediction Markets

Polymarket prediction markets are poised to return to the United States following the company’s $112 million acquisition of QCEX, a CFTC-regulated derivatives exchange and clearinghouse. Article By Stephen Crystal – Founder & CEO, SCCG – SCHEDULE A MEETING Polymarket Prediction Markets: A New Era for Regulated Forecasting in the U.S. This moment not only marks the end […]

Top Trends in Sweepstakes Casino Promotions 2025

Top Trends in Sweepstakes Casino Promotions 2025

The landscape of sweepstakes casino promotions 2025 is evolving fast. As competition intensifies and more players explore the world of dual-currency gaming, operators are looking for ways to stand out—not just through games, but through creative, high-value promotional campaigns that reward both new and loyal users. From Static Bonuses to Themed Campaigns What was once […]

Stake.us Exits Arizona Starting August 12

Stake.us exits Arizona

Stake.us exits Arizona on August 12, marking the platform’s 17th state withdrawal amid increasing regulatory pressure and shifting public sentiment. While Arizona has not passed legislation formally banning sweepstakes casinos, its gaming regulator’s warnings appear to have been enough to prompt the exit. Stake.us exits Arizona – No New Accounts, No Access Starting August 12 […]

California Sweepstakes Bill Excludes Users from Penalties

California sweepstakes bill excludes users

The California sweepstakes bill excludes users from criminal liability following a key amendment to Assembly Bill 831 (AB831). This revision marks a significant change in the state’s legislative approach to online sweepstakes gaming, shifting the focus away from individual players and placing enforcement squarely on businesses that knowingly support unlicensed platforms. Individual Players No Longer […]