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US gaming panel calls for coordinated action against illegal gambling market

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Panel speakers at the 9 October Global Gaming Expo discussed enforcement against illegal gambling, with former New Jersey regulator David Rebuck describing the issue as international. GeoComply’s Lindsey Slader said seven states had issued cease-and-desist notices to Bovada and reported 6.5% active-user growth at legal sites in those states since September 2023.

Operators and regulators face enforcement and consumer-protection concerns linked to illegal gambling activity.

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Iowa governor signs bill expanding action against unlicensed gambling

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 2289, empowering the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission to issue cease-and-desist orders and seek injunctions against unlicensed gambling, sports wagering and illegal sweepstakes operators in the state. The bill also covers unlicensed pari-mutuel wagering, advance deposit wagering and fantasy sports. Commission members may receive up to $45,000 in annual expenses, up from $30,000.

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