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NY Attorney General Cracks Down on Online Casinos

6/10/2025

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New York Attorney General Letitia James has taken a stand against online sweepstakes casinos, issuing cease-and-desist orders to 26 operators for breaking gambling laws. These unregulated platforms, which lure users with virtual coins that can be exchanged for cash, raise serious concerns about fraud and addiction, particularly among vulnerable minors. James urges residents to choose legal gambling options for their safety.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James has taken a stand against online sweepstakes casinos, issuing cease-and-desist orders to 26 operators for breaking gambling laws. These unregulated platforms, which lure users with virtual coins that can be exchanged for cash, raise serious concerns about fraud and addiction, particularly among vulnerable minors. James urges residents to choose legal gambling options for their safety.