Michigan’s gambling regulator has targeted a further five unlicensed online gaming sites for serving players in the state.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease and desist letters to five sites that offer online casino games and sports betting without a local license.
With the latest action, the MGCB has issued cease and desist letters to 16 illegal online operators so far this year.
The five new sites facing regulatory action are Curaçao-based BetWhale Casino, Coins Game Casino, and Love2play Casino, as well as Black Lotus Casino (Belize) and Orion Stars 777 Players (China).
“These illegal platforms not only violate Michigan’s gaming regulations but also put consumers at risk by offering unreliable withdrawal options and lacking essential consumer protections,” said MGCB executive director Henry Williams.
“Our top priority is safeguarding Michigan residents by ensuring that all online gaming activities are conducted legally and safely. These operators must stop their activities or face additional legal consequences.”
Michigan’s regulated online gaming and sports betting market generated record monthly revenue of $331.2 million in January, as iGaming revenue climbed 36 per cent to $248.2 million and online betting gross revenue improved by 74 per cent year-on-year to $83.0 million.