- A bipartisan coalition of 50 AGs has sent a letter to the U.S. DOJ asking it to prioritize enforcement efforts against illegal offshore online gambling platforms.
- In the letter, the coalition warned that these unregulated platforms often operate without licenses, avoid consumer protection and age-verification requirements, and fail to comply with state regulations and tax obligations. The letter highlights the risks these platforms pose, including fraud, gambling addiction, money laundering, and ties to human trafficking and other criminal conduct. The AGs referenced recent estimates that illegal online gaming exceeds $400 billion annually, costing states more than $4 billion in lost tax revenue.
- The coalition asked for the DOJ to use available legal and regulatory tools to curb the threats posed by these platforms, including injunctive relief, website and asset seizures, and coordinating with financial institutions to block unlawful transactions.
- We have previously reported on other AG efforts against illegal online gambling, such as Indiana AG Todd Rokita’s warning to consumers about illegal gambling websites and social media ads that pose as licensed Indiana casino companies.