The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) is cracking down on unlicensed and unregulated gambling operators as it has taken enforcement action against several last week.
In a news release published on Friday (June, 27) the regulator states it has honed in on operators both within the U.S. and abroad that have reportedly been illegally targeting residents in the state.
“In line with its commitment to protecting the public and enforcing state gaming laws, ADG issued multiple cease-and-desist orders to entities engaged in unauthorized gambling activities,” the department said.
The state agency has oversight of regulating tribal gaming, event wagering & fantasy sports contests, racing and pari-mutuel/simulcast wagering and unarmed combat sports. It also aims to provide support with prevention, education, and treatment programs for people and families affected by problem gambling.
📢 TODAY: Arizona Department of Gaming Issues Several Cease-and-Desists
ADG has taken decisive enforcement action against multiple unlicensed and unregulated gambling operators that have been unlawfully targeting Arizona residents.
Full news release: https://t.co/g9Ogzm5Hsx pic.twitter.com/a4QRUT6q72
— Arizona Department of Gaming (@AzGaming) June 27, 2025
Illegal online gaming activity ‘continues to rise,’ Arizona gambling regulator says
In its latest look, a number of operators were identified as reportedly offering access to illegal online gambling platforms, including slot-style casino games, sweepstakes models, sports betting, horse race wagering, and peer-to-peer betting exchanges.
“These operations are not licensed by the State of Arizona and do not comply with its stringent regulatory standards, posing serious risks to consumer protection and financial security across the state.”
The operators have been directed to immediately cease all online gambling operations and activities in Arizona and take the necessary steps to immediately prevent and exclude residents from gambling on their websites.
“Illegal gambling, regardless of the platform or format, has no place in Arizona,” said Jackie Johnson, director of the ADG.
“Whether it’s online casino-style games, sweepstakes models, or unauthorized sports betting, any operation that falls outside Arizona’s legal and regulatory framework will face enforcement action.
“Illegal gambling doesn’t just break the law; it robs our state’s economy and puts consumers at risk. The Department stands firmly with our licensed and regulated operators who are following the rules, contributing to Arizona’s economic health, and upholding the protections that a regulated market provides.”
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