MGCB issues cease-and-desist to BetUS for illegal operations

The cease-and-desist order mandates BetUS immediately halt all operations involving Michigan residents, with a 14-day period to comply or risk facing further legal action.

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has officially issued a cease-and-desist letter to BetUS for accepting wagers from Michigan residents on various gambling activities, including sports and casino-style games, without the necessary state authorization.

According to the MGCB, BetUS is licensed only in the Comoros Union – Mwali – and not authorized to conduct gambling activities within the state. The operator’s current business violates Michigan’s Lawful Internet Gaming Act, the Gaming Control and Revenue Act and the Michigan Penal Code.

“Unlicensed operators like BetUS undermine the integrity of Michigan’s regulated gaming market and expose consumers to potential risks,” MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams said. 

“The MGCB is committed to protecting Michigan residents by ensuring that all gambling activities are conducted legally and responsibly.”

The cease-and-desist order mandates that BetUS immediately halt all operations involving Michigan residents and includes a 14-period to comply or risk facing further legal action in coordination with the Michigan Department of Attorney General.

Good to know: The MGCB directly addressed the Commodity and Futures Trading Commission on April 29 to voice its apprehension pertaining to the offering of sports events contracts in the state

On April 11, the MGCB initiated investigations into unlicensed sports predictions markets operating throughout the state, which are said to “bypass” the state’s regulatory framework and raise “significant” concerns over consumer protections. 

Michigan’s investigations align with similar actions already taken by other state regulatory bodies, such as Nevada, New Jersey, Connecticut and Ohio, while focusing on how this form of unlicensed offering may jeopardize the integrity of the state’s legal sports betting system.

Kirk Geller

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