Arizona regulator issues cease-and-desist orders to four unregulated operators

(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Arizona Department of Gaming (“ADG”) has issued cease-and-desist orders to four additional unlicensed and unregulated gambling operators targeting Arizona residents.

The identified operators are reportedly offering access to illegal online gambling platforms, including “sweepstakes” casino-style models and event wagering sportsbook betting options. Unlicensed operators operating outside the law and without regulatory safeguards pose serious risks to consumer protection and financial security across the state, undermining the integrity of Arizona’s regulated gaming industry.

This latest action underscores the Department’s commitment to protecting the public and upholding Arizona’s gaming laws. ADG continues to actively monitor, investigate, and take enforcement action against entities attempting to exploit Arizona residents through unauthorized gambling activities, including possible enforcement actions in partnership with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office.

The following entities are not licensed by the State of Arizona. Therefore, cease-and-desist orders have been issued to:

Event Wagering Sportsbook:

Fliff Online Gambling
Thrillzz Mobile Gambling
Sweepstakes:
BettySweeps Casino
Pulsz Casino

The active operations of these companies and online websites in Arizona are alleged to be felony criminal enterprises, and each operator has been directed to desist from any future illegal gambling operations or activities of any type in Arizona. Due to the unregulated and illegal online gaming offerings on these sites, operators are claimed to be in violation of Arizona gaming laws, including:

Each aforementioned operator has been directed to immediately cease all online (or other) gambling operations and activities in Arizona and take the necessary steps to immediately prevent and exclude Arizona residents and visitors from gambling on their websites.