The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued another six cease-and-desist letters to unlicensed online gambling sites targeting players in Michigan.
The six platforms have each been sent formal cease-and-desist letters, ordering them to immediately halt operations involving Michigan players.
The violations fall under multiple state laws, including the Lawful Internet Gaming Act, the Lawful Sports Betting Act, and provisions of the Michigan Penal Code.
The latest sites to face regulatory action are; Crypto Slots, NitroBetting, NewVegas, Las Vegas USA Casino, Grand Rush Casino, and Slotgard Casino.
Each of the six operators is accused of providing access to casino-style games and/or sports betting features without proper licensure or regulatory oversight.
“These sites were attempting to exploit Michigan players while operating outside the law,” said MGCB executive director Henry Williams. “We take this seriously. When unauthorized operators offer games without regulation, Michigan players are left exposed – and we will not tolerate it.
“Unlike Michigan’s licensed operators, these sites offer no consumer safeguards. They’re not held accountable to anyone, and that puts players in a dangerous position.”
Failure to comply with the orders within 14 days could result in additional legal action, including enforcement in coordination with the Michigan’s Attorney General.
So far this year, the regulator has issued cease-and-desist letters to 118 operators as part of its crackdown on illegal online gambling platforms, with additional investigations currently underway.