Fifty attorneys general asked the Department of Justice to help states curb the “rampant spread” of illegal online casino and sports betting sites in a letter sent Monday.
“Our States have heard reports concerning growth in the illicit offshore gambling markets that could be harming our citizens,” reads the letter. “While we as States do all we can to protect our citizens, such unlawful enterprises undermine the rule of law, threaten consumer protection, and deprive our States of significant tax revenues and economic benefits.
“We seek the USDOJ’s cooperation in ensuring these companies are brought to justice to the fullest extent available under state and federal law, both criminal and civil, for any potential violations.”
The letter cites an American Gaming Association report from November 2022 that estimated around $400 billion in illegal online casino and sports betting handle annually, translating to nearly $5 billion in lost tax revenue.
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