New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that her office has stopped online sweepstakes casinos operating in New York. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG), working with the New York State Gaming Commission, identified 26 online platforms offering players slots, table games, and sports betting using virtual coins that could be exchanged for cash and prizes. New York law prohibits online platforms from offering gambling that involves risking something of value, including virtual coins that can be redeemed for cash or prizes. Online sweepstakes casinos are not subject to audits and other regulatory oversight by the state to ensure that games are not rigged, putting New Yorkers at risk. Attorney General James sent cease and desist letters to the operators of these platfor

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