Michigan regulator issues cease-and-desist letters to 12 offshore gambling operators
A total of 12 offshore gambling operators have received cease-and-desist letters from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) following investigations carried out by the regulator.
The MGCB states in an update that these operators were “unlawfully offering online gaming and sports betting to Michigan residents” and say investigations “determined they were offering illegal online casino-style games or sports betting in violation of state law.”
The letters were sent to 31 Bets Casino, Betnuvo, BetPhoenix,Booty.bet, Jackpotter, Kings Chance Casino, Mybitcoin Casino, Starbets, The Virtual Casino, This Is Vegas, Vegas Strip Casino, and xWin90. The gaming control board regulates online and land-based gambling in the Wolverine State and provides licenses to operators.
“Illegal online gambling sites operate without oversight, putting players at risk and undermining Michigan’s secure, regulated marketplace,” said MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams.
“We will continue to take relentless, decisive action to prevent unlicensed operators from targeting Michigan residents and ensure that all gaming is conducted lawfully and responsibly.”
Michigan regulator warns state residents about unauthorized gambling operatorsWithin the announcement about the cease-and-desist letters, the MGCB has warned that any unauthorized operators “pose significant risks to consumers, including a lack of player protections, no guarantee of fair games, and no recourse for disputes or withheld winnings.”
The authority board has all of the licensed and approved platforms listed out on its agency website and explains how all companies must be licensed by the MGCB to be able to offer internet gaming or sports wagering in Michigan.
They also state that any entities that ignore cease-and-desist directives could face additional enforcement measures. It was only early last month, on November 12, when it announced it had issued similar letters to three online casinos who they say were operating illegally in Michigan. These were sent to Cryptowins Casino, Slotland Casino, and Winaday Casino.
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