Florida attorney general demands Visa explain action on gambling payments
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said his office sent cease-and-desist letters to credit card companies over payments linked to unlicensed gambling platforms. A letter to Visa requires the company to explain in writing by 24 June what steps it has taken to block unlawful transactions; Uthmeier warned that failure to comply could lead to legal action.
The demand puts payment processing for offshore gambling sites under potential legal scrutiny in Florida.