Michigan regulator issues cease-and-desist letters to more unlicensed online gaming operators
Six platforms were found to be operating in violation of the state laws.
US.- The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist letters to six unlicensed online gambling platforms. The regulator said the operators had attempted to target residents without state authorisation.
The sites named are Crypto Slots, NitroBetting, NewVegas, Las Vegas USA Casino, Grand Rush Casino and Slotgard Casino. Theys were each sent formal letters, ordering them to immediately halt operations involving Michigan users.
The violations fall under multiple state laws, including the Lawful Internet Gaming Act, the Lawful Sports Betting Act, and provisions of the Michigan Penal Code. MGCB stated that failure to comply within 14 days could result in legal action.
Henry Williams, MGCB executive director, said: “These sites were attempting to exploit Michigan players while operating outside the law. We take this seriously. When unauthorized operators offer games without regulation, Michigan players are left exposed—and we will not tolerate it. Unlike Michigan’s licensed operators, these sites offer no consumer safeguards. They’re not held accountable to anyone, and that puts players in a dangerous position.”
The MGCB recently issued cease-and-desist letters to 19 illegal online gaming operations in its biggest batch of enforcement letters yet.
Michigan igaming revenue decreases in June
Michigan’s commercial and tribal online gaming operators reported a combined $285.2m in gross receipts from igaming and online sports betting in June. That’s a 5.4 per cent decrease compared to May’s $301.43m. According to the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), the online sports betting handle was $302.7m, down 21.6 per cent from May’s $386.1m.
Igaming gross receipts totalled $240.6m, down from May’s $251.47m. Gross sports betting receipts were $44.6m, down from $49.96m.
