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AGA Urges DOJ to Crack Down on Illegal Online Gambling

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AGA Urges DOJ to Crack Down on Illegal Online Gambling
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The American Gaming Association (AGA) is calling on the US Department of Justice to crack down on illegal offshore gambling platforms. AGA sent a letter on Wednesday to Attorney General Merrick Garland. The AGA believes that the DOJ is the only law enforcement entity that can properly address the issue.

AGA wants the DOJ to crack down on illegal online gambling. AGA wants investigations and possible indictments of the biggest offshore operations. It also wants to clarify that “skill-based” machine manufacturers have to comply with the Johnson Act requirements for registration and anti-money laundering laws.

AGA CEO Miller believes that through the letter illegal operators have been put on notice and that their days are numbered. AGA represents tribal and commercial casino operators, gaming equipment manufacturers and suppliers, sportsbook operators and other stakeholders in the gaming industry. US casino gaming has an annual economic impact of $261bn, generating about $41bn in state revenue each year. There are now 44 states with some form of legal casino games.

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