FTC disclosure: Lines.com may earn commissions from links in this article. The mechanics and availability described come from publicly available information and CardCrush’s published materials as of April 2026. CardCrush is a sweepstakes card battler available in 13 states including California and New York as of June 2026. How CardCrush…
A single-currency sweepstakes casino uses one virtual coin for both gameplay and prize redemption. The older dual-currency model splits those functions into Gold Coins and Sweeps Coins. California AB 831 and New York S 5935A banned the dual-currency model in 2026. Operators including CardCrush and ClubWPT Gold now run single-currency…
Governor Kathy Hochul signed Senate Bill S5935A on December 5, 2025, with immediate effect. SB 5935A, enacted as Chapter 605 of the New York Laws, bans dual-currency online sweepstakes gaming in New York with no transition period. The law authorizes the New York State Gaming Commission, the New York State…
Governor Gavin Newsom signed California Assembly Bill 831 on October 11, 2025. AB 831 added Section 337o to the California Penal Code, prohibiting the operation or facilitation of dual-currency online sweepstakes games effective January 1, 2026. Lines.com tracks the current status of all major sweepstakes casino brands operating in California…
Sweeps Coins are a virtual currency used at US sweepstakes casinos. Each Sweeps Coin can be redeemed for $1 in cash prizes once playthrough is met. Gold Coins, the companion currency at the same sites, have no cash value. Nine states now block the dual-currency model that issues Sweeps Coins…
Sweepstakes casinos use two currencies: Gold Coins (GC) for entertainment-only play and Sweeps Coins (SC) for cash prize redemption. You can buy Gold Coins directly. Sweeps Coins cannot be purchased. They arrive through welcome bonuses, daily login rewards, and as bonus additions to Gold Coin packages. This guide covers how…
The November 6, 2025 matchup between Alex Ovechkin’s Washington Capitals and Sidney Crosby’s Pittsburgh Penguins represents the latest chapter in hockey’s greatest modern rivalry spanning two decades. Ovechkin currently sits 26 goals away from Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894 goals, making every game crucial in his historic chase. The…
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