The same source with direct knowledge that informed Casino Reports last week that West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey was preparing to subpoena “sweepstakes” gaming operators now confirms that those subpoenas have been served.
There is little information available beyond that. The attorney general is not permitted to publish the subpoenas. By West Virginia law, the AG cannot comment on them until receives a response from one of the operators.
In a statement sent to Casino Reports last week, McCuskey all but confirmed that the subpoenas were indeed coming:
“We have serious concerns about West Virginia consumers, specifically our children, being targeted by illegal gambling operations,” McCuskey stated on 29 January. “From day one, my priority has been to protect consumers and ensure our children are not being exposed to these operations or their advertising — while at the same time supporting those which are licensed and operating within the confines of the law. At this time, we cannot comment on specific cases or provide any further details.”
SPGA response sweepstakes subpoeonas
It remains unknown which operators, or how many, received subpoenas. McCuskey has been in office as AG in West Virginia since 13 January.
The Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA) did not confirm that any of its members had received subpoenas. The SPGA is a trade organization representing numerous prominent social and sweepstakes gaming operators. It did issue a statement to Casino Reports on Friday morning.
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