Arizona Issues Legal Demands to Stake.us and Associates
The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has taken a firm stance against unregulated gambling operators, issuing cease-and-desist orders to seven platforms, including Stake.us, ReBet, Novig, BettorEdge, and High 5.
In a move aimed at enforcing state gambling laws and protecting consumers, the ADG has ordered these operators to halt their gambling services in Arizona. The enforcement action, which took place on July 1, 2025, targets a range of unlicensed gambling activities, including sports betting, online casino-style games, and sweepstakes models.
ADG Director Jackie Johnson emphasized that illegal gambling undermines the state's economy and consumer protections. Sweepstakes casinos like Stake.us, which operate using virtual currencies such as Gold Coins and Sweeps Coins, have been specifically targeted. The ADG has clarified that not all such operations comply with Arizona's regulations.
Residents are advised to engage only with licensed and regulated gambling platforms to avoid potential risks such as fraud, identity theft, and financial loss. The ADG continues to emphasize that any gambling activity outside the legal framework will face strict enforcement actions.
Stake.us, which offers a sweepstakes-style online casino, is not on the list of licensed operators in Arizona. The site has been ordered to stop operations in the state. Other platforms targeted include ReBet, a sports betting site, Novig, a peer-to-peer exchange platform, and BettorEdge and High 5, unregulated gambling operators.
The crackdown is part of an ongoing effort by Arizona regulators, who have been actively targeting illegal gambling platforms since January 2025. In April 2025, ARB Gaming LLC (doing business as Modo.us), Epic Hunts, Generiz, ProphetX, My Bookie, and BetUS.com.pa were also targeted. Two more unnamed operators were told to stop running raffle games, which fall outside Arizona's legal gambling framework.
The Arizona Department of Gaming stands with licensed and regulated operators, emphasizing the importance of consumer protections and the state's economy. Arizona only allows regulated sports betting, and any other form of online gambling, such as online casinos, is prohibited.
Officials have warned that unlicensed gambling poses risks to players and the local economy. They urge residents to stick to licensed platforms to remain safe and legal. The ADG continues to warn players about the dangers of offshore and sweepstakes-style casinos.
In summary, as of early July 2025, these unlicensed gambling platforms are officially shut down in Arizona and subject to enforcement actions if they continue operations. Players are advised to exercise caution and only engage with licensed and regulated gambling platforms.
| Platform | Status in Arizona | Notes | |-------------|----------------------------|------------------------------------------------| | Stake.us | Cease-and-desist issued | Sweepstakes casino; ordered to stop operations | | ReBet | Cease-and-desist issued | Sports betting site targeted | | Novig | Cease-and-desist issued | Peer-to-peer exchange platform | | BettorEdge | Cease-and-desist issued | Unregulated gambling operator | | High 5 | Cease-and-desist issued | Unregulated gambling operator |
- The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has taken a firm stance against businesses offering unregulated gambling operations, such as Stake.us, ReBet, Novig, BettorEdge, and High 5, in the realm of finance and general-news, issuing cease-and-desist orders and enforcing state gambling laws to protect consumers.
- In the sports sector, residents in Arizona are urged to gamble only on licensed and regulated platforms, as unlicensed gambling activities like sports betting, online casino-style games, and sweepstakes models pose potential risks such as fraud, identity theft, and financial loss, and are subject to strict enforcement actions.
