The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist orders to the Panama-based operators of SportsBetting.ag and BetOnline.ag for conducting illegal gambling activities in Michigan. Both operators are in violation of Michigan’s Lawful Internet Gaming Act, Gaming Control and Revenue Act, and Michigan Penal Code.
According to the MGCB’s news release, the Board’s actions follow investigations prompted by an anonymous tip. SportsBetting.ag has been illegally accepting wagers on sports, horse races, politics, table games, card games, and virtual casino games. The platform has been offering cash-back incentives for casino losses as well.
Meanwhile, BetOnline.ag has also been offering illegal betting options, including contest tournaments, sports betting, live events, casino-style games (slots, table games, blackjack, poker), horse racing, and esports. All of these activities involve real-money wagers and can be funded via credit card, wire transfer, or cryptocurrency.
“The Michigan Gaming Control Board is committed to enforcing Michigan’s gaming laws and protecting consumers from illegal gambling,” MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams said. “We encourage residents to only engage with licensed and regulated online platforms for a safe and fair gaming experience.”
SportsBetting.ag and BetOnline.ag have 14 days to cease all operations in Michigan. If the offshore operators fail to comply, the MGCB will take legal action in collaboration with the Michigan Attorney General’s Office.
MGCB Sent C&D Letters To Dozens Of Other Offshore Operators
This news comes days after the MGCB sent cease-and-desist letters to 11 offshore casinos for offering unlicensed gambling to Michigan residents. The casinos named in the enforcement action include the following:
- 7 Bets Casino
- ABC Islands Casino
- Bookmaker.eu
- Cherry Jackpot Casino
- Club Player Casino
- NinBet Casino
- PitBet
- Prism Casino
- SlotsNBets
- VIP Slots Casino
- Wild Vegas Casino
The named operators were found to accept wagers from Michigan residents via several payment methods — including credit cards, cryptocurrencies, and digital wallets.
Earlier this month, the MGCB also took decisive action against 13 other offshore gambling websites. These gaming platforms 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
- Slots of Vegas
The MGCB then targeted 13 more offshore gambling websites:
- Bet Big Dollar Casino
- Blood Moon Casino
- DogsFortune
- Grand Eagle Online Casino
- Highway Casino
- Jumba Bet Casino
- Las Atlantis Casino
- Lucky Tiger Casino
- Rich Palms Casino
- Ruby Slots Casino
- Shazam Casino
- SlotsRoom
- Spinfinity
Licensed online gambling operators are the only platforms that can legally offer online casinos and mobile sports betting in Michigan. The first regulated casino sites in the Wolverine State launched in January 2021.
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