Arizona regulator issues cease-and-desist letters to unlicensed online gambling operators
The Arizona Department of Gaming has taken enforcement action against domestic and international entities.
US.- The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has issued cease-and-desist orders against multiple unlicensed gambling operators, both domestic and international. It says they were unlawfully targeting Arizona residents.
According to ADG, the operators provided access to various online gaming services, including slot-style casino games, sweepstakes platforms, sports wagering, horse race betting and peer-to-peer wagering exchanges. The regulator stated: “These operations are not licensed by the state and fail to meet Arizona’s strict regulatory requirements, thereby posing significant consumer protection and financial risks to Arizonans.”
The following unlicensed operators have been issued cease-and-desist orders: ARB Gaming, LLC d/b/a Modo.us – MODO.us (online casino) / BITMODO LLC, Modo-, and Epic Hunts (sweepstakes); Generiz (event wagering sportsbook); ProphetX (peer-to-peer exchange); MyBookie, and BetUS.com.pa (offers multiple types).
They’ve been directed to immediately cease all gambling operations in the state and take steps to immediately prevent and exclude Arizona residents and visitors from gambling on the websites.
Jackie Johnson, director of the ADG, said: “Illegal gaming—no matter the platform or format—has no place in Arizona. Whether it’s sweepstakes, online casino-style games, or unauthorized sports betting, if an operation exists outside of the state’s legal and regulatory framework, we are prepared to take enforcement action.
“Illegal gambling is not just unlawful—it’s stealing from our economy and undermining the safeguards that protect consumers. The Department fully supports the licensed and regulated operators who are doing things the right way—operating within the bounds of the law, contributing to Arizona’s economy, and providing the protections that only a regulated market can ensure.”
ADG recently issued a consumer protection alert warning about fraudulent online gaming operators. It says it has received complaints about online platforms falsely claiming to be connected to licensed Arizona casinos.
