Massachusetts Gaming Commission Chair Jordan Maynard urges federal oversight of the U.S. gambling industry, citing concerns over ads, access, and age controls.
At a recent panel, Massachusetts Gaming Commission Chair Jordan Maynard issued a warning about the unregulated nature of online gambling, including sweepstakes casinos.
He described the U.S. gambling landscape as a “highway without speed limits” and urged lawmakers to consider national reforms. Key concerns included:
- Inconsistent age restrictions
- No national self-exclusion lists
- Minimal limits on gambling ads targeting college campuses
While his remarks covered online gambling broadly, the message was clear: federal regulation may be needed to ensure consistent consumer protection across all states.ear: federal regulation may be the only way to create consistent consumer protection across all U.S. states.
Final Thought:
As states tighten enforcement, pressure is likely to grow for national rules on sweepstakes casinos and other digital gambling platforms.
