A recent report highlights that New York's legalization of sports betting in 2022 has not deterred illicit gambling activity, which remains rampant. The state now tops both legal and illegal gambling metrics, with legal gambling arrests reaching 339 in 2023, surpassing even Nevada. Organized crime continues to play a significant role, with illegal operations running from various businesses. The report indicates a worrying link between gambling addiction and fraud, as individuals resort to desperate measures to fund their habits. Gambling-related arrests have nearly doubled since the pandemic, raising concerns over the efficacy of legalization in curbing illegal activities.
Despite New York's legalization of sports betting in 2022 and leading in legal gambling activities, the state faces a rising issue with illicit gambling operations linked to organized crime.
Arrests related to illegal gambling have surged, with 339 arrests in 2023 alone, driven by organized crime involvement and an increase in gambling addiction-related theft and fraud.
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