Core Insights - The report by Minimum Deposit Casinos (MDC) highlights the increasing regulatory scrutiny on lottery-style gaming in the U.S., with states like New York, Louisiana, and Montana taking significant legislative actions to restrict or ban these alternative online gambling models [1][2]. Group 1: Legislative Actions - In New York, Senator Joseph Addabbo's Senate Bill 5935 is progressing through the legislative process, targeting the operation and supply of lottery-style platforms that utilize two types of digital currencies, one of which can be exchanged for physical prizes [1]. - Louisiana is also adopting a stringent stance, with Senator Adam Bass's Senate Bill 181 aiming to comprehensively ban all lottery-style games that mimic casino or sports betting experiences. This bill has passed the state Senate unanimously and is currently under consideration by the House [1]. - Montana may become the first state to implement a comprehensive ban if Senate Bill 555 is signed into law, which has passed both legislative chambers and seeks to define and criminalize the operation of unlicensed lottery gambling websites [2]. Group 2: Industry Implications - The actions taken by these states indicate a growing awareness and scrutiny of gray area gambling models, suggesting that both players and operators need to adopt a forward-thinking approach in response to the rapidly changing legal landscape [2].