Internet gambling is illegal under state and federal laws. Colorado law prohibits the transmission or reception of gambling information by any means. The federal Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, signed into law in October 2006, prohibits online gamblers from using credit cards, checks and electronic fund transfers to place and settle. The UIGEA prohibits gambling businesses from 'knowingly accepting payments in connection with the participation of another person in a bet or wager that involves the use of the Internet and that is unlawful under any federal or state law.' “An Act to prohibit sports gambling under State law.” It was an attempt to have sports betting declared specifically illegal, across the country, regardless of the method used. The intent was to create a law that goes a step further than the vague language in the Interstate Wire Act. Broadly speaking, gambling is not illegal in the US. There are no longer any federal laws banning gambling, as long as it does not take place across state lines or involve an online betting.

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AGA is committed to stopping illegal gambling by partnering with law enforcement to develop national, state and local opportunities for action and engagement. The AGA will commission authoritative research on all forms of illegal gambling and strengthen partnerships with elected officials, law enforcement and regulators to combat this national problem that’s siphoning tax revenues from state and localities, and tarnishing our highly regulated industry’s reputation.

AGA Law Enforcement Summit Breaks New Ground

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01/04/17

More than 30 law enforcement leaders from across the country gathered in June 2016 at AGA’s office in Washington for the organization’s first-ever Law Enforcement Summit to better understand the massive illegal sports betting market in the U.S and what steps can be taken to address it.

In a robust town hall discussion, law enforcement spoke of the illegal sports betting market as a significant problem and of regulation as a potential solution. Based on input from the Summit, the AGA’s Illegal Gambling Advisory Board authored an after-action report that serves as a guide for stakeholders – including policymakers, regulators and sports leagues – to develop potential solutions.

AGA Enters Second Year of “Stop Illegal Gambling” Initiative

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04/26/16

As it marks the one-year anniversary of its fight against illegal gambling, AGA announced that it will host a major law enforcement summit in June to further strengthen the partnership between the gaming industry and all elements of the law enforcement community.

Federal Statute Illegal Gambling Legislation

The effort is a component of AGA’s “Stop Illegal Gambling – Play it Safe” initiative which is uniting gaming and law enforcement to expose the massive illegal gambling market that preys on consumers, siphons tax revenues and funds violent crime. AGA also launched a new website – StopIllegalGambling.org – to serve as an information hub.

Top Law Enforcement Officials Lead New Advisory Board

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09/23/15

The AGA announced the formation of its Illegal Gambling Advisory Board as part of its “Stop Illegal Gambling – Play it Safe” initiative.

Members of the Board will provide advice regarding industry efforts to develop actionable tools for law enforcement and to reduce the demand through public awareness; guide partnerships with law enforcement at the local, state, federal and international level; and provide strategies and perspective on necessary steps to plug existing holes in enforcement efforts.

Internet Sweepstakes Cafes: Unregulated Storefront Gambling in the Neighborhood

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09/23/15

This paper addresses the proliferation of Internet sweepstakes cafes, including a thorough history of the venues and a look at where and how they operate

It outlines legislation and legal activity that already has taken place related to the issue in various states across the country. Finally, it addresses the legal arguments against sweepstakes cafes and offers expansive definitions for the prohibition of the machines through state law.

View the report on unregulated storefront gambling in the neighborhood.
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OUR POLICIES

AGA is committed to stopping illegal gambling by partnering with law enforcement to develop national, state and local opportunities for action and engagement. The AGA will commission authoritative research on all forms of illegal gambling and strengthen partnerships with elected officials, law enforcement and regulators to combat this national problem that’s siphoning tax revenues from state and localities, and tarnishing our highly regulated industry’s reputation.

AGA Law Enforcement Summit Breaks New Ground

Read More

01/04/17

Federal Statute Illegal Gambling Winnings

More than 30 law enforcement leaders from across the country gathered in June 2016 at AGA’s office in Washington for the organization’s first-ever Law Enforcement Summit to better understand the massive illegal sports betting market in the U.S and what steps can be taken to address it.

In a robust town hall discussion, law enforcement spoke of the illegal sports betting market as a significant problem and of regulation as a potential solution. Based on input from the Summit, the AGA’s Illegal Gambling Advisory Board authored an after-action report that serves as a guide for stakeholders – including policymakers, regulators and sports leagues – to develop potential solutions.

AGA Enters Second Year of “Stop Illegal Gambling” Initiative

Read More
Federal

04/26/16

As it marks the one-year anniversary of its fight against illegal gambling, AGA announced that it will host a major law enforcement summit in June to further strengthen the partnership between the gaming industry and all elements of the law enforcement community.

The effort is a component of AGA’s “Stop Illegal Gambling – Play it Safe” initiative which is uniting gaming and law enforcement to expose the massive illegal gambling market that preys on consumers, siphons tax revenues and funds violent crime. AGA also launched a new website – StopIllegalGambling.org – to serve as an information hub.

Federal statute illegal gambling laws

Top Law Enforcement Officials Lead New Advisory Board

Read More

09/23/15

The AGA announced the formation of its Illegal Gambling Advisory Board as part of its “Stop Illegal Gambling – Play it Safe” initiative.

Members of the Board will provide advice regarding industry efforts to develop actionable tools for law enforcement and to reduce the demand through public awareness; guide partnerships with law enforcement at the local, state, federal and international level; and provide strategies and perspective on necessary steps to plug existing holes in enforcement efforts.

Internet Sweepstakes Cafes: Unregulated Storefront Gambling in the Neighborhood

Read More

09/23/15

This paper addresses the proliferation of Internet sweepstakes cafes, including a thorough history of the venues and a look at where and how they operate

Federal

It outlines legislation and legal activity that already has taken place related to the issue in various states across the country. Finally, it addresses the legal arguments against sweepstakes cafes and offers expansive definitions for the prohibition of the machines through state law.

View the report on unregulated storefront gambling in the neighborhood.
View report

OUR POLICIES

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