On Monday, the American Gambling Association (AGA) released a white paper highlighting the dangers of unregulated, illegal gambling machines proliferating across the U.S. These illegal gambling machines are not subjected to meaningful testing, licensing, or regulatory standards and are often tied to criminal activity, including money laundering, drug trafficking, and violent crime.
Law enforcement and policymakers need to prioritize robust enforcement of laws to root out illegal and unregulated gambling machines. States and communities must not authorize these machines and continue to erode regulations and permit unnecessary consumer risk. Businesses should actively remove illegal and unregulated games on their properties. The regulated gambling industry and law enforcement communities share concerns about the threat illegal gambling machines pose to communities.
Maintaining the integrity of the gambling industry and continuing to benefit our communities is a top priority of the AGA. Casino gambling is now a legal, regulated industry in 44 states, generating over $261 billion in economic impact and $41 billion in direct tax revenue, supporting more than 1.8 million jobs nationwide. Illegal gambling machines have been found in dozens of states and continue to bypass these laws and regulations, harming communities and consumers nationwide.
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