AGA Stance On Online Casinos And Online Poker
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The American Gaming Association estimates the illegal online gambling market at more than $500 billion. AGA is not lobbying for legalization, but its attitude toward legalization has softened. It's up to each state to decide what's right for their citizens. iGaming is legal in half the country. The AGA believes policymakers should consider legalizing i gaming to protect consumers and generate tax revenue.
The AGA survey numbers will not surprise anyone who follows the sector. What might surprise some is the channel breakdown.
AGA numbers show that the U.S. gambling industry and states are losing more money to offshore online casinos than to illegal betting machines. Vixio report shows that online casino is the bigger opportunity for states.
AGA's official position on online casinos and online poker is changing. AGA is not advocating for legal online casino, but it is making a case for legalization. iGaming is only legal in six states. 48% of Americans who have played online slots or table games in the past year have used illegal online gambling.
States are losing revenue and doing a disservice to their residents by leaving online casinos and poker sites unregulated.
