The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued 19 letters to gambling operators targeting local customers without proper licensing from the regulator. This move is part of the MGCB’s efforts to curb the impact of offshore and illegal gambling websites in the Great Lakes State as they attempt to access local iGaming and sports betting markets.
MGCB has identified websites violating several local laws, including the Lawful Sports Betting Act and the Lawful Internet Gaming Act. The accused websites 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
– Two Up Casino
This action is part of Michigan’s crackdown on illegal gambling and unlicensed operators. The named operators include some of the industry’s largest and longest-running names, alongside newer entities.
The MGCB has given the operators 14 days to cease all gambling-related activities or face referral to the attorney general. MGCB executive director, Henry Williams, stated:
“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.”
Other states, including Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Jersey, have also taken action against illegal operators, involving their attorney generals.
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- Source: SCCGManagement.com