As legal betting booms, James Uthmeier, lawmakers target shadow gambling economy

As legal betting booms, James Uthmeier, lawmakers target shadow gambling economy

Hundreds of millions of dollars in legal sports betting revenue are flowing into Florida each year, but a growing shadow gambling economy is siphoning money away from the state and its taxpayers. Attorney General James Uthmeier is working to rein it in. He’s also asking the state lawmakers to raise the stakes by steepening penalties. A key objective for Uthmeier in 2026 is to address the rapid expansion of illegal and legally ambiguous gambling …

Florida AG James Uthmeier Focus Is Unlawful Gambling In 2026

Attorney General James Uthmeier wants to “disincentivize people” to gamble on unregulated channels. Representatives Dana Trabulsy and Berny Jacques have filed measures in the House to support Uthmeier’s request. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Attorney General James Uthmeier has made it very clear that going after “unlawful gambling” in Florida is a top priority in 2026. At the center of the target are prediction platforms built around forecast contracts. L…