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Vegas Coins Shuts Down Amid Sweeping Casino Bans and Market Pressures

A once-thriving sweepstakes casino folds under legal crackdowns. What’s next for players as the industry shrinks under tighter gambling laws?

In this picture we can see a market, in which we can see some stoles and we can see few people are...
In this picture we can see a market, in which we can see some stoles and we can see few people are around.

Vegas Coins Shuts Down Amid Sweeping Casino Bans and Market Pressures

The decision to close came after New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill banning sweepstakes casinos, which took effect immediately. Vegas Coins also faced an upcoming ban in California, set to begin on January 1, 2026. These legal changes created an uncertain future for the platform.

The closure of Vegas Coins marks another exit in a string of sweepstakes casino shutdowns. With New York’s ban already in place and California’s restrictions looming, fewer platforms remain active. Players now have fewer options as the industry faces tighter regulations and declining participation.

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