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Date: September 20, 2024
Bovada’s Compliance with Louisiana Gaming Control Board’s Cease-and-Desist Order Marks Positive Step for Consumer Protection
BATON ROUGE, LA – The Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) has taken decisive action to uphold the integrity of gaming laws in the state by issuing a cease-and-desist order to Harp Media B.V. d/b/a Bovada. Dated August 6, 2024, the letter mandated that Bovada immediately halt its online gambling activities within Louisiana, including sports betting and iGaming services.
In recent years, the American Gaming Association estimates that U.S. bettors illegally wager more than $500 million on offshore websites. The LGCB’s firm stance against such operations is aimed at protecting Louisiana residents from unregulated gambling activities that violate state laws.
In a positive development, Bovada has complied with the LGCB’s directive and has listed Louisiana as one of its restricted states, thereby preventing residents from accessing its gambling services. This compliance is a significant step toward ensuring consumer protection and reinforcing the state’s commitment to lawful and responsible gaming.
Chairman Christopher Hebert stated, “Bovada’s adherence to our cease-and-desist order not only reflects our resolve to force compliance with Louisiana’s gaming regulations, but also reinforces our ongoing efforts to safeguard our residents from illegal gambling operations. The LGCB remains dedicated to promoting a secure and regulated gaming environment in Louisiana.”
The LGCB continues to monitor online gambling activities and will take further actions as necessary to enforce state laws and protect consumers.
For more information about the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, please visit http://lgcb.dps.louisiana.gov/
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