In Reply to: From a Newsweek article. Apparently there was some sort posted by Bruinfan4ever on February 16, 2026 at 13:06:34
standout incident. It's complete Bullsh*t
There are over 625,000 unregulated, illegal slot-style gaming machines operating in the U.S. as of 2025, which represent 40% of all gaming machines nationwide. These illegal operations, including machines in bars and convenience stores, generate
billion in annual revenue, costing states
billion in lost taxes.
Key details regarding illegal gambling in the U.S. include:
Machine Density: The number of illegal, unregulated machines increased by 7.7% since 2022.
Market Impact: Americans wager more than
billion to
billion annually with illegal and unregulated operators.
Online/Sports Betting: In addition to physical machines, 860 illegal sports betting operators target the U.S. market.
Player Behavior: Approximately 49% of past-year sports bettors have placed a bet with an illegal operator.
Consumer Risk: Illegal machines and websites lack regulatory oversight, offering no consumer protection or responsible gaming programs