Sources & References
External sources, industry data, and regulatory references cited in our reviews and guides.
We believe in transparency. Below are the external sources, regulatory bodies, and industry organizations that inform our content. These references help ensure our reviews and guides are accurate, current, and compliant with US advertising and gaming regulations.
Industry Research & Data
American Gaming Association (AGA)
Trade association representing the US casino industry. We reference their research on sweepstakes casino regulations and market data.
Cited for industry statistics and regulatory guidance
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI)
World-renowned testing and certification laboratory for gaming devices and systems.
Referenced for sweepstakes casino testing standards
National Council on Problem Gambling
Nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people affected by problem gambling.
Linked for responsible gambling resources and self-exclusion information
FTC Endorsement Guides
Federal Trade Commission guidelines on endorsements and testimonials in advertising.
Guides our affiliate disclosure practices
15 U.S.C. § 45
Federal Trade Commission Act, Section 5 — the foundation of US advertising regulation.
Referenced in our legal status analysis of sweepstakes casinos
Sweepstakes Law Overview
FTC guidance on conducting sweepstakes promotions legally.
Used in our compliance analysis
Regulatory Bodies
Sweepstakes casinos often hold licenses from international gaming authorities. While these platforms operate legally under sweepstakes laws in the US, their licensing provides additional credibility:
MGA (Malta Gaming Authority)
Licenses many social casino and sweepstakes platforms serving US players
Gibraltar Regulatory Authority
Issues licenses to gaming companies with global operations
UK Gambling Commission
Sets standards for online gaming operations
How We Use These Sources
- Industry data from the AGA helps us contextualize market size and growth trends
- Gaming laboratory certifications (GLI) inform our safety assessments
- FTC guidelines directly shape our affiliate disclosure practices
- Federal sweepstakes law (15 U.S.C. § 45) underlies our legal status analysis
- Responsible gambling resources from NCPG inform our player protection content
Staying Current
Sweepstakes casino regulations evolve. We monitor these sources and update our content when regulations change or new industry data becomes available. The "Last Updated" date on each review page shows when we last verified the information.
Contact
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