Arizona Cracks Down on Illegal Online Gambling Operators

Shutting Down the Unregulated

From slot-style casino games to shady sweepstakes and sports betting sites, these outfits (ReBet, Novig, Stake.US, BettorEdge, High 5, Dallas Safari Club, and Fanthem) are accused of targeting Arizonans without state approval, breaking laws, and putting players at risk.

The ADG’s calling these operations felony-level enterprises, citing violations like promotion of gambling (A.R.S. § 13-3303), illegal control of an enterprise (A.R.S. § 13-2312), and money laundering (A.R.S. § 13-2317).

“Illegal gambling has no place in Arizona,” said ADG Director Jackie Johnson. “Whether it’s casino games, sweepstakes, or unauthorized sports betting, we’re coming for anyone dodging our rules.”

The orders demand an immediate halt to all activities and steps to block Arizona residents from accessing these platforms.

ADG Calls Out Illegal Operators

These operators offer everything from peer-to-peer betting exchanges to raffles and sweepstakes, but none hold Arizona licenses. That means no oversight, no consumer protections, and no guarantee of fair play.

The ADG’s worried about players getting scammed or exposed to fraud, especially since these sites lack the age verification and anti-money laundering measures required of legal operators.

Arizona’s regulated gaming market, which includes sports betting and tribal casinos, brought in $1.2 billion for state programs in 2024, and unlicensed platforms undercut that revenue while risking user safety.

Earlier this year, Arizona tightened rules on Fast Play lottery purchases to curb bulk buying, showing a pattern of clamping down on anything that smells like unregulated gaming. Johnson made it clear: “Illegal gambling robs our economy and puts consumers at risk.”