Michigan Gaming Control Board sends 13 cease-and-desist letters to offshore operators
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has issued 13 cease-and-desist orders to offshore online gambling operators.
The operators include Captain Jack Casino, Casino Brango, Ducky Luck Casino, El Royale Casino, Jazz Casino, Jazz Sports Casino Racebook, Looselines, Planet 7 Casino, Red Dog Casino, Royal Oak Casino, Silver Oak Casino, Skybook and Slots of Vegas.
The online gambling platforms hold licensing in the autonomous island of Anjouan, Costa Rica and Curaçao. The only online sports betting and casino platforms permitted to operate legally in Michigan must hold a license from the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
“These illegal gambling websites put Michigan residents at significant personal and financial risk,” Henry Williams, Executive Director of the Michigan Gaming Control Board, said. “Our priority is to maintain a secure and regulated gaming environment. These websites not only violate Michigan’s laws but also engage in deceptive practices that endanger consumers, including withholding winnings and imposing unfair wagering requirements.”
The most recent crackdown comes as the Michigan Gaming Control Board has issued several cease-and-desist orders this year. The regulator sent five letters at the beginning of March and 10 more toward the end of the month.
Offshore gambling operators faced similar warnings throughout January and February as well.
