With “online casinos becoming unbelievably prevalent” there are a lot of sites out there that don’t follow proper customer protection protocols, IRS Chief Guy Ficco said.

“States are losing out by keeping this activity — that is already occurring within their borders — in the shadows.”

BBB study finds consumers confused, upset amid hundreds of unlicensed and unverified casinos and sportsbooks.

While offshore gambling sites often claim to be safe and reputable, the truth is frequently the opposite. Beyond costing the industry billions, they also pose significant risks to players due to their questionable practices and lack of regulation.

Speaking at a meeting of the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States, Raoul predicted iCasinos would be among the next wave of expansion in a state that already is one of the nation’s largest gaming markets.