MGCB issues cease-and-desist orders to 15 unlicensed iGaming operators
The operators found to be targeting residents within the state include PrimaPlay Casino, Slot Madness, Slots Plus Casino, Sun Palace Casino and Vegas Casino Online.
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- The 15 online gambling sites named in the cease-and-desist letters were found to be offering casino-style games or interactive wagering without the required state licensing
- Failure to comply with the cease-and-desist order may result in additional enforcement actions in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Attorney General
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist orders to 15 unlicensed online gambling operators, found to be in violation of the state’s Lawful Internet Gaming Act, Gaming Control and Revenue Act and sections of the Michigan Penal Code.
“These unlawful operators try to present themselves as legitimate entertainment options, but they offer zero player protections, no accountability and a real risk to consumers,” MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams.
“Our message is simple: If you want to offer gambling in Michigan, follow the law or we will stop you. We will continue to work aggressively to keep illegal gambling out of our state.”
The operators found to be targeting residents within the state include 7 Bit Casino, Avia Games Inc., Grande Vegas Casino, High Country Casino, PrimaPlay Casino, Slot Madness, Slots Plus Casino, Sun Palace Casino and Vegas Casino Online.
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Failure to comply with the cease-and-desist orders may result in additional enforcement actions in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Attorney General, as each operator has been directed to immediately conclude any Michigan-based play.
On July 2, the MGCB launched its largest enforcement action to date after sending 19 cease-and-desist letters to online operators, underscoring the Board’s efforts to protect consumers from unlicensed gambling platforms.
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