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    13 hours ago

    Not really, no.

    The repeal of PASPA essentially made it no longer a federal offence (this was great for existing black market operators, tbf) and left it to the States to regulate - some did, with varying degrees of competence, most did not, and that left the window open.

    Prohibition created the environment, lack of regulation poured fuel on the fire.