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Prince J. Grimes

The AGA’s projection of $510 billion in illegal betting by Americans should be taken with a grain of salt

The American Gaming Association wants you to believe it stands for something bigger than making money. In fact, it needs you to believe it has a noble purpose. Lest you mistake it for an organization whose sole responsibility is to make the rich heads of the gaming industry richer.

So, as the industry seeks to continue the expansion of legal sports betting across the United States, the AGA has positioned legalization as the solution to the threats posed by illegal gambling. It’s the best leverage the industry has in lobbying lawmakers.

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