Event Brief
Florida sues online sweepstakes casino operators
By The BriefBrief · Sources (4)
Filed: Aug 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Summary: Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed two lawsuits in Hillsborough County Circuit Court targeting major online “sweepstakes” casino operators and payment processors. The complaints allege platforms including Stake.us, Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots, and Global Poker operate unlawful gambling disguised as free-to-play social entertainment.
WHO: Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier; named online “sweepstakes” casino operators including Stake.us, Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots, and Global Poker; payment processors servicing the platforms
WHAT: Filed two lawsuits alleging illegal gambling operations disguised as free-to-play social entertainment, targeting both operators and payment processors
WHEN: Aug 23, 2026 at 10:15 AM ET
WHERE: Hillsborough County Circuit Court, Hillsborough County, Florida
WHY: No specific cause was reported beyond the event itself.
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