Connecticut and D.C. Restrict Bovada Operations
The list of states taking action against offshore gaming operator Bovada continues to expand, with Connecticut and Washington, D.C. being the latest to impose restrictions. As of July 29, Bovada has updated its FAQ section to include both regions among the states where it restricts access.
Legal Actions in Connecticut and D.C.
Connecticut recently issued a cease-and-desist order to Harp Media B.V., the Curaçao-based parent company of Bovada. The state’s letter cited violations of the Connecticut General Statutes and the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act (CUTPA), informing Harp Media B.V. that its operations within Connecticut were illegal.
Washington, D.C. had sent a similar shutdown order, and Bovada has now included the district in its list of restricted regions. This addition coincides with significant changes in D.C.’s gaming market.
The district has transitioned from a brief period of monopoly by FanDuel to a competitive multi-operator market, with BetMGM, Caesars, and DraftKings launching district-wide online sports betting operations this month.
Summer Crackdown
It seems that the recent crackdown on Bovada operations during the summer in various states is not yet finished, as Massachusetts is considering measures similar to those taken by Connecticut and D.C.
Bovada stands out as one of the leading black-market sports betting operators in the US, already banned in nine states and D.C. After a summer crackdown Bovada is now restricted in Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Delaware, Michigan, Colorado, West Virginia, District of Colombia, and Connecticut
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