These bad actors prey on vulnerable customers, offer no consumer protections, do not ensure integrity or fair play, and generate no economic benefit for states or tribal nations.” Status quo just fine for some Miller underscored the AGA’s sentiments by writing, “Illegal operators have been put on notice: Their days as a scourge on our nation are numbered. The association called on the government to pursue “aggressive enforcement actions against entities that do not fully comply.” The AGA recommends that the DOJ “educate consumers on legal gaming options and the dangers associated with illegal operations ” investigate and indict the largest offshore operations and clarify that skill-based machine manufacturers must comply with anti-money laundering standards. “We urge the Department to make it a priority to act … to protect American consumers, crack down on illegal operators, and enforce federal regulations.” “While the challenge of illegal gambling is not new, the brazen and coordinated manner in which it occurs - both online and in communities - has elevated this problem to a level that requires significant federal attention,” Miller added.

The AGA’s written request specifically singles out Bovada, MyBookie, and BetOnline as companies that “openly violate federal and state laws.” Unregulated “skill game” machines also are a suitable target for the DOJ, wrote AGA President Bill Miller in following up on his pledge to go after these operators back in February. Attorney General Merrick Garland calling on the Department of Justice to crack down - hard - on illegal offshore sportsbooks. In its most aggressive effort yet, the American Gaming Association on Thursday released a letter sent to U.S.

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