Arizona regulator issues cease-and-desist letters to unlicensed operators
These were both offshore and domestic platforms.
Key Points
- Platforms wishing to offer gaming to Arizona players must be licensed by the state
- These operators were told to stop all activity immediately
The Arizona Department of Gaming recently sent cease-and-desist letters to several operators for “illegally targeting Arizona residents.” These operators were both inside the US and offshore.
The regulator contacted ReBet, Novig, Dallas Safari Club, Fanthem, Stake.US, BettorEdge and High 5 and found these operators were conducting business without an Arizona gaming license.
These platforms offered several services but were doing so without going through the proper procedure, according to the AGD.
The AGD said in a statement, “The identified operators are reportedly offering access to illegal online gambling platforms, including slot-style casino games, ‘sweepstakes’ models, sports betting, horse race wagering and peer-to-peer betting exchanges.
“These operations are not licensed by the State of Arizona and do not comply with its stringent regulatory standards, posing serious risks to consumer protection and financial security across the state.”
The letters have instructed each operator to “immediately cease all online (or other) gambling operations and activities in Arizona and take the necessary steps to immediately prevent and exclude Arizona residents and visitors from gambling on their websites.”
ADG Director Jackie Johnson commented, “Illegal gambling, regardless of the platform or format, has no place in Arizona. Whether it’s online casino-style games, sweepstakes models, or unauthorized sports betting, any operation that falls outside Arizona’s legal and regulatory framework will face enforcement action. Illegal gambling doesn’t just break the law; it robs our state’s economy and puts consumers at risk.
“The Department stands firmly with our licensed and regulated operators who are following the rules, contributing to Arizona’s economic health, and upholding the protections that a regulated market provides.”
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