Nevada’s Attorney General Aaron Ford has stressed in a letter that illegal online gambling, which is estimated to generate US$400 billion in revenue yearly, has a major impact on Nevada’s casinos along the Las Vegas Strip.
Ford has joined attorneys general from several states and territories in urging the US Department of Justice to act against illegal online gambling, arguing that states could lose up to US$4 billion in potential tax revenue.
Ford called illegal online gaming “a danger to every jurisdiction” and mentioned it weakens regulated markets designed to protect consumers and communities.
The letter outlined steps for the Department of Justice, including blocking access to illegal sites under the Unlawful Gambling Enforcement Act, seizing assets such as domains and servers, and working with financial institutions to block related transactions.
