Attorney General Todd Rokita and the Indiana Gaming Commission are alerting Hoosiers to an illegal gambling website and social media ads posing as licensed Indiana casino companies to deceive consumers.
“Educating the public about this scheme is a critical step to preventing scammers who are taking their chances at hustling a profit off unsuspecting Hoosiers,” said Attorney General Rokita. “A little bit of awareness goes a long way toward enabling individuals to exercise good judgment and to steer clear of fraudsters.”
Not only does the website violate Indiana law, but it also lacks required consumer protections that are in place for authorized and state regulated online gaming. These protections include ensuring that patrons have access to their funds, that minors cannot participate, and that responsible gaming measures are in place.
Ads identified on the social media platform Facebook, owned by Meta, are using the names and branding of various Indiana casinos without authorization to trick Hoosiers into thinking that it is a legitimate online gaming site and includes those protections.
The Office of the Attorney General and Indiana Gaming Commission are seeking action against the entities responsible for the deceptive ads identified on the social media platform Facebook, owned by Meta.
In Indiana, the only online gambling that is currently authorized and regulated by the Indiana Gaming Commission is sports wagering. Consumers should follow these simple steps before providing any personal or payment information.
- Confirm the company is licensed and authorized to conduct sports wagering activities online at the Indiana Gaming Commission’s public website: https://www.in.gov/igc/sports-wagering-and-paid-fantasy-sports/
- Before clicking on a social media ad, view “About the advertiser” and confirm the profile name matches the company name. Click here to view example
- Watch out for ads running under generic names like “Online Games.”
- Make sure online ads link to the company’s official website URL. You can always go directly to the company’s website if you are unsure.
Individuals who suspect illegal gambling activity are encouraged to report it to the Indiana Gaming Commission via its confidential hotline at 1(866) 610-TIPS or online at https://www.in.gov/igc/tip-line/
Hoosiers are encouraged to contact the Office of the Indiana Attorney General about any suspected scams or scam attempts. Consumers can file a complaint by visiting indianaconsumer.com or calling 1-800-382-5516.
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