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Six illegal gaming operators have received marching orders from Michigan regulators to shutter their operations immediately.
They must stop doing business in Michigan immediately.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board recently sent cease-and-desist letters to:
- BonusBlitz Casino
- DomGame
- Royal Ace Casino
- Slots Capital
- Supernova Casino
- Wins Mania
Gaming strictly regulated in Michigan
The gaming operators either presented themselves as licensed, legitimate Michigan online casinos or are operating sweepstakes casinos.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) regulates gambling in the Great Lake State, which includes investigating alleged violations and enforcing the state’s gaming statutes.
The operators in question allegedly violated Michigan’s Lawful Internet Gaming Act, the Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act, and/or the Michigan Penal Code.
Michigan has legal online casinos, sportsbooks, and online lottery sales. The state also has brick-and-mortar casinos, making it one of just a handful of states to offer all of those legal forms of gaming.
“These illegal operators often masquerade as legitimate gaming platforms, but they exist entirely outside the legal safeguards that protect consumers. When Michiganders play on unlicensed sites, they’re placing their personal and financial security at risk – with little to no recourse if things go wrong.”
MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams
Gaming is strictly regulated in Michigan. Operators and vendors must be licensed by the state, and in most cases, must be vetted by the MGCB. None of the six companies satisfied those requirements.
Action against illegal gaming ongoing
A few of the companies that received cease-and-desist orders are not located in the US. These offshore gambling operators are especially dangerous for consumers in Michigan. Offshore betting apps are not subject to financial laws of the US, which means consumers are not protected from fraudulent activity.
Offshore operators are also frequently involved in other illegal activities.
This round of cease-and-desist orders are the latest in several actions by the MGCB to fight illegal gaming. In 2023 and 2024, and also arrest of individuals who have operated illegal retail gaming locations.
“This action sends a clear message to illegal operators: Michigan is not a place for rogue gambling. We are committed to preserving a safe, legal, and able gaming landscape – and that includes rooting out bad actors who threaten the trust we’ve built with consumers.”
MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams
