FBI urges US bettors to use legal, state-regulated gambling sites
The FBI urged US consumers in a 17 December public service announcement to use legal, state-regulated gambling sites. The bureau warned that illegal online casinos and sportsbooks can expose users to financial loss, fraud, extortion and other risks, and advised consumers to check state regulators' operator lists or a site's regulatory seal.
The warning directs consumers to verify operator status against state regulators' licensing information.