Nevada Regulator Calls For Tighter Laws To Prohibit Illegal Bookmaking

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Although close collaboration across jurisdictions is key to preventing betting scandals, there is no reason that an expanded U.S. sports-betting industry has to lead to an increase in criminal activity, Nevada’s top gaming regulator said Wednesday.