Michigan regulator issues cease-and-desist letters to 19 unlicensed online gaming operators
The platforms are accused of violating Michigan’s Lawful Internet Gaming Act, Lawful Sports Betting Act and related laws.
US.- The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist letters to 19 illegal online gaming operations found to be targeting state players in its biggest batch of enforcement letters yet.
The platforms named are: Bingo Village, BITBET, Café Casino, Cocoa Casino, Cyber Bingo, Davinci’s Gold, Desert Nights Casino, Diamond Reels Online Casino, Eclipse Casino, Eternal Slots, EuroBets Casino, Fair Go Casino, GoldWin Casino, Ignition Casino, Jackbit, Jackpot Capital, Paradise8, Red Stag Casino, and Two Up Casino.
They were found to be in violation of Michigan’s Lawful Internet Gaming Act, Lawful Sports Betting Act, and related laws, including the Michigan Penal Code. The regulator said the operators have 14 days to comply or face legal action from the MGCB in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Attorney General.
The regulator stated “This crackdown reinforces the MGCB’s ongoing, relentless efforts to safeguard the state’s gaming environment and protect consumers from the risks associated with unlicensed gambling platforms.”
Henry Williams, MGCB executive director, commented: “Illegal gambling operators threaten the safety of our citizens and the integrity of our gaming industry. When companies offer games without proper licensing, Michigan players are left without the critical protections they deserve. That’s unacceptable, and we’re taking strong action to stop it.
“These platforms operate in the shadows. They’re not just skirting the rules—they’re exposing players to serious harm. Our job is to stop them, and we take that responsibility seriously.”
MGCB recently issued cease-and-desist orders to five online gambling operators. The regulator’s investigations found the sites were accepting wagers and deposits from Michigan residents on sports events, slots, blackjack, and other casino games without a local licence.
Michigan igaming revenue increases in May
Michigan’s commercial and tribal internet gaming operators reported a combined total of $301.43m in gross receipts from igaming and internet sports betting in May. That’s a 3.7 per cent increase from April. The internet sports betting handle was $386.1m, down 7.6 per cent from April’s $417.6m.
According to the MGCB, igaming gross receipts totalled $251.47m, up from $248.1m in the previous month. Gross sports betting receipts were $49.96m, up from $42.6m.
