More Illegal Gambling Websites in Michigan Receive Cease-and-Desist Letters

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Last updated: April 14, 2025

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist letters to 13 more offshore operators offering online gambling without a license in the state and, therefore, are breaking the law.

MGCB One of The Busiest State Regulators

It seems that the MGCB is one of the busiest state gaming regulators, continuing to force out unregulated operators.

The board has issued 13 new cease-and-desist letters to various websites it claims are providing unregulated gambling services within the state. The initial recipients of these notices were Lucky Tiger Casino and Rich Palms Casino, both operated by Alistair Solutions NV, a company based in Curaçao. These sites allegedly offered slot machines, table games, and video poker without proper licensing in Michigan.

The regulator stated that both brands have violated the Lawful Internet Gaming Act, the Michigan Penal Code, and the Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act. The last of these offenses can result in penalties of up to 10 years in prison or a fine of up to $100,000. Each entity has 14 days from the date of receiving the letter to stop all unauthorized gambling activities in Michigan. Noncompliance may lead to additional legal consequences and fines.

Websites Targeting Michigan Players

In a separate update, the MGCB announced it had issued 11 additional notices to brands, including Shazam Casino, Highway Casino, SlotsRoom, Ruby Slots Casino, Las Atlantis Casino, Bet Big Dollar Casino, Blood Moon Casino, Spinfinity, Jumba Bet Casino, Grand Eagle Online Casino, and DogsFortune. These platforms were all found to be unlawfully targeting players in Michigan.

Several letters alleged that the recipients used ‘deceptive’ tactics to target Michigan residents, which included requiring users to make multiple separate deposits before they could cash out their winnings. Again, the websites have 14 days from the date of the notice to withdraw from the state.

The MGCB is Committed to Protecting Players

In the board’s release, MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams said, “Shutting down these unlicensed platforms is critical not only to maintaining the integrity of Michigan’s regulated gaming industry. It also helps to protect Michigan residents from predatory practices and unreliable gambling experiences.”

In recent months, Michigan’s regulatory board has ramped up its efforts to crack down on unlicensed online casinos and sweepstakes sites. Previous actions have targeted well-known operators like Bovada, MyBookie, and BetNow, along with sweepstakes companies such as VGW and One Country, and skill-based game provider Papaya Gaming. Since pursuing those entities, the board has issued nearly 30 cease-and-desist notices. This includes five orders sent in early March, 10 letters in a previous report, and 13 more recently.

One area the board has yet to address, however, is prediction market operators. While regulators in states like Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio, and Illinois have already taken action against companies such as Kalshi—and, in some cases, Robinhood and Crypto.com—Michigan has not yet confirmed whether it plans to follow suit.