Michigan regulator issues cease-and-desist letters to 8 gambling operators
The entities were found offering casino-style games or interactive wagering without a licence.
US.- The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist letters to eight more unlicensed online gambling operators. The regulator said they were found to be targeting residents without state authorization.
The operators ordered to stop offering gambling are Bspin Casino, Everygame Casino, Everygame Sports Casino, Kudos Casino, PlayCroco Online Casino, Slots of Vegas, Spin Dimension, Super Slots. They were found offering casino-style games or interactive wagering without a licence, violating the Lawful Internet Gaming Act, the Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act, and sections of the Michigan Penal Code.
Henry Williams, MGCB executive director, said: “These unlawful operators try to present themselves as legitimate entertainment options, but they offer zero player protections, no accountability, and a real risk to consumers. Our message is simple: If you want to offer gambling in Michigan, follow the law or we will stop you. We will continue to work aggressively to keep illegal gambling out of our state.”
MGCB recently issued cease-and-desist letters to four unlicensed online casinos, Betty Wins, Orbit Spins, Pacific Spins Casino, and Yabby Casino, all operated by Tech Zone, a company registered offshore in the Union of Comoros.
Michigan igaming revenue increases in August
Michigan’s commercial and tribal online gaming operators reported a combined $312.54m in gross receipts from igaming and online sports betting in August. That’s an increase of 39.51 per cent year-on-year and 9.8 per cent compared to July’s $285.2m.
According to the MGCB, the online sports betting handle was $338.9m, up 19.9 per cent sequentially and 20.99 per cent year-on-year.
