CT Attorney General William Tong led a bipartisan multistate coalition of 50 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to assist in curbing the spread of illegal offshore gaming across the country. The coalition stressed the need for action to combat harm to the rule of law, consumers, and the economy from an unprecedented growth in illicit online gambling. The request to the DOJ was made in a letter sent by Attorney General Tong and the coalition to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. “Lax federal enforcement has enabled illegal offshore gaming and sports betting to proliferate. Operated by foreign companies without regulation and consumer protections, these sites enable problem gambling, money laundering, tax evasion, and other illegal conduct. I join with attorneys general across the country in urging the Department of Justice to use the strong tools at has at its disposal to protect consumers and public safety.” – AG Tong