Arizona Issues Cease-and-Desist Orders Against Six Unlicensed Gambling Companies

The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has issued multiple cease-and-desist orders against unlicensed and unregulated gambling operators. 

A total of six companies were hit by the regulator. The operators have allegedly been providing access to illegal online gaming services in the state of Arizona. The games offered included slot-style casino games, sweepstakes, sports wagering, horse race betting and peer-to-peer wagering. 

The regulator outlines that these operators are not licensed by the state and do not meet “strict regulatory requirements.” As a result, these states pose “significant consumer protection and financial risks to Arizonans.” 

In February 2025, the regulator provided a warning to residents about online scams. It suggested illegal online casinos and sweepstakes platforms that present themselves as legitimate pose an inherent danger to users.

The regulator suggests that illegal online casinos and sweepstakes platforms that present themselves as legitimate gaming platforms pose an inherent danger to users.

“Illegal gaming—no matter the platform or format—has no place in Arizona. Whether it’s sweepstakes, online casino-style games, or unauthorized sports betting, if an operation exists outside of the state’s legal and regulatory framework, we are prepared to take enforcement action,” stated Jackie Johnson, Director of the ADG. 

Operators Named in Arizona’s Latest Crackdown

Cease-and-desist letters were sent to the following companies: 

• ARB Gaming, LLC (doing business as Modo.us)
  • MODO.us / BITMODO LLC
  • Modo
• BetUS.com.pa
• Epic Hunts
• Generiz
• MyBookie
• ProphetX

Under Arizona’s law, the active operations of these companies are alleged to be “felony criminal enterprises.” The regulator has outlined that due to the unregulated offerings on each site, operators are claimed to be in violation of gaming laws as follows:

• Promotion of Gambling (Felony)
• Illegal Control of an Enterprise (Felony)
• Money Laundering (Felony)

Consumer Protection and Commitment to Safer Gambling in Arizona

Each entity implicated has been ordered to immediately cease all operations in the state and take necessary steps to prevent and exclude Arizonans from gambling on their websites. 

Johnson concluded: “Illegal gambling is not just unlawful—it’s stealing from our economy and undermining the safeguards that protect consumers. The Department fully supports the licensed and regulated operators who are doing things the right way—operating within the bounds of the law, contributing to Arizona’s economy, and providing the protections that only a regulated market can ensure.” 

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 The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has issued multiple cease-and-desist orders against unlicensed and unregulated gambling operators.  A total of six companies were hit by the regulator. The operators have allegedly been providing access to illegal online gaming services in the state of Arizona. The games offered included slot-style casino games, sweepstakes, sports wagering, horse
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