Casino lobby says illegal operators control one-third of U.S. gambling activity

Casino lobby says illegal operators control one-third of U.S. gambling activity

The American Gaming Association said such operators are “draining state coffers and putting people at risk.”

AGA: Illegal operators account for a third of total US gaming market

The American Gaming Association has said $673.6bn is wagered annually with illegal operators, with CEO Bill Miller demanding a “national crackdown” against the black market. Estimated revenue derived from the black market stands at $53.9bn, with $15.3bn in potential state tax income being lost due to illegal operators. Conducted in partnership with The Innovation Group, the AGA’s research split the illegal sector into three sections: sports bett…