Wyoming lawmakers propose felony ban on online sweepstakes games

Nicholas Larramendy, Head of the Wyoming Gaming Commission, told lawmakers that the consumer protection unit views complaints about online sweepstakes as gambling and refers them to the commission . The commission then sends the complaints back to the consumer protection unit, creating "a constant cycle." Online sweepstakes games can look similar to online casinos , with slot machines, blackjack tables, and jackpot animations, said former Republican state Sen. Affie Ellis, a Cheyenne-based attorney representing Bally’s Corporation. However, he said the two products are fundamentally different.