Michigan regulator issues cease-and-desist letters to three more unlicensed operators
The action directs each operator to immediately stop offering online gaming to residents.
US.- The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist letters to three online gaming platforms after determining that they were operating illegally in the state. The action directs each operator to immediately stop offering online gaming to residents.
The operators named are Cryptowins Casino, Slotland Casino, and Winaday Casino.
Henry Williams, MGCB executive director, said: “Michigan law is clear—if you want to offer Internet gaming in this state, you must be licensed. When unlicensed operators target Michigan residents, they’re not just breaking the law—they’re putting players at risk. Illegal gaming sites have no oversight, no consumer protections, and no guarantee that winnings will ever be paid out.
“We have a strong regulatory system in place that ensures games are fair, operators are accountable, and players’ information and funds are secure. When offshore or unregulated casinos try to bypass those rules, it undermines everything that makes our market safe and credible.”
Last month, the MGCB issued cease-and-desist letters to eight online casinos: Aussie Play, CryptoGames, FortuneJack, Hugewin Casino, My Stake Casino, Play at Harry’s Casino, RuneChat, and Slots Garden.
Michigan igaming revenue decreases in September
Michigan’s commercial and tribal online gaming operators reported a combined $302.7m in gross receipts from igaming and online sports betting in September. That’s down 3.1 per cent compared to August.
According to the MGCB, the online sports betting handle totalled $524.3m, up 54.7 per cent. Igaming gross receipts were $259.1m, down from $263.27m in August. Gross sports betting receipts were $43.6m, down from $49.27m.
