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From Illegal Gambling!
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The Threat of Illegal Gambling is Growing in Kentucky
Illegal gambling in Kentucky is no longer limited to unlicensed gaming machines. Today, unauthorized gambling increasingly includes offshore online casinos, sweepstakes platforms, illegal sports betting operations, prediction markets and other unlicensed gambling activities that operate outside of our state’s regulatory framework. As technology evolves, so do the tactics used by illegal gambling operators. Kentucky must remain vigilant in protecting consumers and enforcing the laws that preserve a fair, transparent and accountable gaming marketplace.
OurChildren
Illegal gambling operators are constantly seeking new ways to exploit loopholes and expand access to unauthorized gambling. Unlike licensed operators, many illegal platforms and machines lack meaningful oversight, age verification and responsible gaming safeguards, making it easier for minors to be exposed to gambling.
OurCommunities
Illegal gambling threatens communities across Kentucky. Unregulated operators undermine the rule of law, contribute to problem gambling and divert funding away from charitable organizations and tax revenue that rely on legal gaming to support their mission and communities.
OurSafety
Illegal gambling is often linked to organized crime, money laundering, robberies and other violent crimes that put our communities and our families at risk. Responsible gaming demands strong oversight and regulation to ensure public safety.
Kentucky'sFuture
Our gaming regulation infrastructure supports jobs, generates tax revenue and provides funding for charitable organizations. Allowing illegal gambling to proliferate undermines that system by giving unlawful operators an unfair advantage over businesses that follow Kentucky law.
Take ActionKentucky Must Remain Vigilant Against Illegal Gambling
Illegal and unregulated gambling is quickly proliferating in communities across Kentucky on the smart phones we use to stay connected with today’s digital world. These predatory gambling schemes are not located in established gaming facilities. They are not run by gaming professionals. They are not monitored by state regulators like legally authorized gaming venues. And we need your help to stop them!
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The Issue
Kentucky must commit to the following priorities:
Consumer Protection
Licensed gaming operators must comply with strict regulations designed to protect players, promote responsible gaming, prevent underage gambling and provide accountability when problems arise. Illegal operators often operate without these safeguards, leaving consumers with little recourse when problems occur.
Regulatory Integrity
Kentucky has established a comprehensive legal framework governing gaming activity. Illegal operators seek to bypass these requirements while competing against businesses that invest in complying with the law.
Responsible Enforcement
Kentucky’s gaming laws exist to ensure fairness, transparency and accountability. Consistent enforcement helps protect consumers, preserve confidence in regulated gaming and prevent bad actors from exploiting gaps in the law.
Illegal
Unregulated
Untaxed
Unmonitored
Underage Gambling
Organized Criminal Activity
Mental Health Risks
Economic Damage
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