Michigan regulator issues 10 cease-and-desist letters
These operators were offering illegal games to players around the state.
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- The control board said these platforms have violated Michigan gaming laws
- All companies are owned by Apex Dynamics in Belize
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has sent 10 cease-and-desist letters to offshore operators for “illegally offering a variety of casino-style games to Michigan residents.”
Apex Dynamics, which owns all the operations in question, is based in Belize.
The control board issued letters to Aladdin’s Gold Casino, All Star Slots, Buzz Luck, Club World Casinos, CryptoReels, High Noon, Lucky Red Casino, Manhattan Slots Casino. ReelSpin Casino and Slotter Casino.
The regulator said in a statement, “The cease-and-desist letters sent serve as a clear warning to Apex Dynamics Ltd. and other entities operating illegally: the MGCB will not tolerate violations of state gaming regulations.”
In the state of Michigan, operators must apply for licensing and must be approved by the state before they can offer services.
Operating an unlicensed gambling business in Michigan is a felony per state law.
According to the state penal code, “Gambling, which involves payment based on the outcome of an uncertain event, is prohibited under state law.”
It is illegal to accept money “with the understanding it will be paid based on a game of chance.”
The control board recently launched investigations into these platforms for illegal activity and discovered they were in violation of the state’s Lawful Internet Gaming Act, the Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act and the Michigan Penal Code.
MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams said, “The Gaming Control Board’s relentless dedication to maintaining the integrity of Michigan’s gaming industry drives our efforts.
“We will continue to take strong action to shut down illegal operations that undermine trust in Michigan’s legal gaming system.”
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