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- A significant class-action lawsuit accuses SpinBlitz of operating unlicensed online gambling services in Illinois, highlighting strict state regulations that limit legal gambling to licensed operators at physical venues.
- This lawsuit raises significant concerns for Illinois bettors regarding the legality and safety of online casino-style games offered under misleading claims.
The lawsuit filed against B-Two Operations Ltd., the operator behind SpinBlitz, alleges that the company illegally offers online casino games to Illinois residents without the required state license.
SpinBlitz Casino markets itself as a social casino, providing games for fun without risking real money; however, the lawsuit claims it enables real-money gambling through its Sweepstakes Coins system. Players can wager Sweeps Coins – which can be redeemed for real-world prizes such as cash or gift cards – effectively making these coins equivalent to real money.
The complaint also highlights that Gold Coins, obtained for free and non-redeemable, are bundled with purchases to disguise the actual sale of Sweeps Coins, thus masking the real-money gambling nature. Furthermore, SpinBlitz’s ‘‘1x playthrough’’ rule forces players to wager Sweeps Coins before redeeming them, prolonging gambling activity and increasing player losses.
Outcome could impact other sweepstakes casinos in the state
This legal challenge signals heightened attention to sweepstakes casino practices and compliance with state laws. Operators must navigate strict regulatory frameworks requiring licenses and transparency in their game mechanics to avoid legal consequences.
Financially, if the lawsuit succeeds, SpinBlitz could face:
- Penalties
- Refund obligations
- Operational restrictions
This case exemplifies growing enforcement actions against deceptive advertising and unlicensed internet gambling.
Illinois online casinos are not legal. However, discussions have been held in the past about legalizing real-money online casinos, and this topic is expected to resurface in 2026. Whether the state will actually pass legislation to legalize online casinos remains to be seen.
If and when the state legalizes online casinos, it will become one of the biggest markets in the US.
Based on reporting by Chloe Gocher for ClassAction.org.
