While gambling has exploded into a multibillion-dollar business in Arizona, the state continues to battle unlicensed operators trying to get a cut of the action.
Although casinos are located throughout the state, a huge portion of Arizona gambling now occurs online — through licensed sportsbooks, as well as unauthorized sites that offer sports, casino games and peer-to-peer wagering.
In its latest round of cease-and-desist orders, the state flagged five entities, citing a variety of violations. Among the allegations were operating without a license, allowing people under 21 to gamble, money laundering, and failing to meet the requirements that allow nonprofits to conduct lawful raffles.
The businesses cited were BetOpenly, Bookmaker, Club WPT Online Poker, Kutt Inc., and Raffle Creator.
→ Read the Arizona Department of Gaming's release on the cease-and-desist orders [PDF]
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The six-page MOU is being touted as a blueprint for cooperation between the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe and the state of Arizona — all of which are “vulnerable to future coal mine and generating station closures.” -
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Strong winds struck the West Valley overnight, leaving more than 5,000 people still without power on Monday morning. -
The Arizona Division of Problem Gambling says roughly the same number of Arizonans placed bets in the past year, compared to its last report three years ago. But nearly a fifth of state residents fell within the category of problem gambling.
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