New York sends cease-and-desist letters to 26 sweepstakes casinos
New York Attorney General Letitia James and the New York State Gaming Commission sent cease-and-desist letters to 26 online sweepstakes casinos they said were operating illegally in the state. The authorities said the sites offered casino games and sports betting, and characterised play using redeemable virtual coins as online gambling prohibited under state law.
The letters require affected operators to stop activities in New York or face enforcement risk.