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BBB warns sports bettors about unlicensed sportsbooks and online gambling scams
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk Caresse Jackman , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· July 8, 2026
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Key points The BBB has received a significant number of complaints related to online gambling and gaming, with nearly 200 scam reports and over 10,000 business complaints from 2022 to mid-2025. The Better Business Bureau is cautioning sports fans to be mindful of where they place online bets.
The Better Business Bureau is cautioning sports fans to be mindful of where they place online bets. Some consumers have encountered issues with unlicensed and unverified casinos and sportsbooks. The BBB has received a significant number of complaints related to online gambling and gaming, with nearly 200 scam reports and over 10,000 business complaints from 2022 to mid-2025.
Further details on this warning and the complaints received by the BBB are available from the source, providing more information for local residents who engage in online sports betting.
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Category: library Published: July 8, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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