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Iowa regulators seek cease-and-desist powers against illegal gambling

Regulation

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission is seeking authority to issue cease-and-desist orders and pursue injunctions against gambling offered without required state approval. A bill filed ahead of the 2026 legislative session would cover gambling, sports wagering and illegal sweepstakes; the session is due to begin on 12 January.

The proposal could give Iowa regulators new tools to act against unlicensed platforms targeting state residents.

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MGCB sends cease-and-desist letters to 33 offshore operators

The Michigan Gaming Control Board sent cease-and-desist letters to 33 offshore operators it says offered online casino games, sports betting and contests without state authorisation, citing FocusGN. The regulator said the sites may lack safeguards such as self-exclusion tools. Executive director Henry Williams said the letters warn operators that Michigan residents are not an untapped market.

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) sent cease-and-desist letters to 33 offshore operators that it says offered online casino games, sports betting and contests without state authorisation, citing FocusGN. The regulator said the sites pose a risk to Michigan residents because unauthorised platforms may not provide the safeguards available in the regulated market, including self-exclusion tools.

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