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    Default AGA calls for Feds to "go after unregulated operators"

    In the letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, American Gaming Association President and Chief Executive Officer Bill Miller spelled out concerns about unregulated online gambling, calling for a "crack down" to enforce federal regulations, specifically mentioning Bovada, MyBookie and BetOnline.

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    The AGA is calling for new prosecutions of the online gaming operators that are currently operating offshore, a precursor for what might be called “Black Friday 2.” In the letter, Miller advocates for the investigation and prosecution of several offshore companies – Bovada, MyBookie and BetOnline were mentioned outright – that Miller states are operating in violation of federal and state law.

    “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. We urge the Department to make it a priority to act…to protect American customers, crack down on illegal operators, and enforce federal regulations.”

    “Illegal operators have been put on notice – their days as a scourge on our nation are numbered,” Miller concluded in his letter. “These bad actors prey on vulnerable customers, offer no consumer protections, do not ensure integrity or fair play, and generate no economic benefits for states and/or tribal nations.”

    Miller’s arguments in his letter to AG Garland do have validity. When it comes to illegal gaming in the U. S. – be it online or live – there are many that have taken advantage of players. Either through shutting down their sites (Lock Poker) or operating gaming operations that do not adhere to gaming regulations and testing, unregulated gaming operations exist outside the reach of normal law enforcement. Additionally, there are no legal recourses for players if there are issues.

    The DoJ could be more active in making the difference known to customers, Miller believes. He states that the federal government could be proactive in educating the citizenry about legal gaming options that exist. In addition to that point, Miller believes the Feds could also do more to point out how illegal gaming could be dangerous.
    Read more here: https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ameri...rations-35334/
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    Absolutely very stupid! They won't stop trying to regulate our market, controlling it, and eventually killing it.

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    The AGA just want's a bigger piece of the pie for themselves and members. Good luck!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cash Bonus View Post
    eventually killing it.
    The "industry" has, in part, been extremely irresponsible. Since its inception, there has been numerous times it COULD have been self regulating. Instead, it chose to ignore the signs, and continue to spam, sell personal information, not pay (legit) winners, the list of either downright dodgy or worse, criminal behaviour goes on and on.

    While I agree a % of all the hoohah is tax related (Governments want their share)...The industry still has dirty hands.

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    Garbage!

    Protect the consumer - what a load of BS.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AussieDave View Post
    The "industry" has, in part, been extremely irresponsible. Since its inception, there has been numerous times it COULD have been self regulating.
    Yes, you're absolutely right about that.

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    Well, since there is no such thing as "industry" as singular entity, i really don't see how it would self regulate.

    You have any example from the past that certain industry self regulated?
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