Vivaro.us, a new sweepstakes casino operated by SWS Operations, Inc. which launched in October 2024, announced its decision to exit the U.S. market amid rising regulatory pressure in the online social gaming industry.
Vivaro.us Operated In Over 30 U.S. States
Another sweepstakes casino is closing up shop in the U.S.
For nearly a year, Vivaro.us was available to Americans in over 30 states. The platform, however, is among the smaller social gaming sites in the nation, meaning it cannot survive legal challenges.
“We want to inform you that our website will permanently close operations on October 1, 2025 due to increasing regulatory uncertainty surrounding sweepstakes casinos in the United States,” the site announced.
Vivaro.us added in its news release that all games are now unavailable, as the site has discontinued working with its game providers. Gold Coin purchases and the Daily Wheel have also been closed effectively immediately.
As for Sweeps Coin Redemptions, only fully verified users are eligible to submit redemption requests. The verification process has now been stopped and no new verifications can be completed.
All existing Sweeps Coin balances may be redeemed, according to the platform’s Terms & Conditions. Each redemption request will be reviewed and approved only if it meets eligibility requirements.
“No new promotional bonuses will be awarded as of today. However, any promotional Sweeps Coins that were previously awarded, played through, and eligible for redemption may still be redeemed under our Terms & Conditions,” the platform said.
California Assembly Bill 831 Awaits Governor’s Signature
The California-based operator is likely shutting down because of Assembly Bill 831, which passed unanimously in the state senate on a vote of 36-0 and then passed with Assembly approval on Sept. 12 on a vote of 63-0.
The bill now sits on the desk of Governor Gavin Newsom, who has until Oct. 12 to approve or veto the bill. If no decision is made, the measure will become law automatically.
AB 831 will outlaw sweepstakes casinos and the dual-currency system in the Golden State.
The measure will also make it illegal “for any person, entity, financial institution, payment processor, geolocation provider, gaming content supplier, platform provider, or media affiliate to knowingly support directly or indirectly the operation, conduct, or promotion of an online sweepstakes game within the state.”
The updated language in AB 831 states: “(a) It is unlawful for any person or entity to operate, conduct, or offer an online sweepstakes game in this state.”
It also reads: “(b) It is unlawful for any entity, financial institution, payment processor, geolocation provider, gaming content supplier, platform provider, or media affiliate to knowingly and willfully support directly or indirectly the operation, conduct, or promotion of an online sweepstakes game within this state.”