Fifty legal representatives petition the Department of Justice for intervention against unlawful online gambling platforms.
In the ever-evolving world of iGaming, Richard Janvrin has made a significant impact. A University of New Hampshire graduate, Janvrin began his writing career as a teenager and entered the iGaming space in 2018. Prior to this, he started his professional sports coverage in 2015, covering various aspects of the industry, including news, reviews, bonuses/promotions, sweepstakes casinos, and the legal aspect.
Recently, a collective effort by Attorneys General (AGs) in the United States has been made to address the issue of illegal gambling platforms. The AGs have proposed three main strategies to combat these platforms:
- Urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to take action under the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act to block access to illegal gambling sites.
- Employing internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to unlicensed sites that violate gambling laws.
- Pursuing legal and regulatory enforcement actions, including fines and penalties against operators that accept bets illegally or violate safer gambling standards.
However, the specific states and territories that declined to sign the corresponding letter calling for enforcement action against illegal gambling platforms are not identified in the available information. Multiple AGs did co-sign a letter urging the DOJ, but the exact signatories or non-signatories were not detailed in the sources reviewed.
This collective effort aims to reduce the large volume of illicit sports wagers handled by offshore and illegal operators. The approach mirrors actions taken by some Australian states and regulators, such as the blocking of illegal gambling sites by the Australian Communications and Media Authority and fines imposed on unlicensed operators.
Richard Janvrin, with his extensive experience in the iGaming industry, continues to cover the developments in this area, providing valuable insights to readers. As the fight against illegal gambling platforms continues, it is clear that a multi-faceted enforcement approach will be necessary to ensure the safety and fairness of the industry for all involved.
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