Michigan's Gaming Control Board sent a cease-and-desist letter to Harp Media B.V., which operates Bovada, alleging the site offers illegal gambling to Michigan residents. The board said the company has 14 days from receipt to prevent residents from gambling on its websites or face legal action.
Operators face a stated 14-day deadline to block Michigan residents or risk legal action.
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The CFTC said on 5 November that registered designated contract markets must remove domestic geographic restrictions that conflict with its fair-access requirements within 30 days. Exchanges must also ensure partner intermediaries comply, or explain in writing why they cannot; the guidance comes amid state court orders requiring restrictions in several states.
The CFTC said on 5 November that registered prediction market operators must unblock geoblocked states within 30 days. Under its new interpretative guidance, designated contract markets that cannot comply may instead explain in writing why they cannot.
A Michigan court issued a preliminary injunction directing Kalshi to stop offering sports contracts to users in the state. The order requires Kalshi to restrict Michigan users’ access to those contracts.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has purchased 100 additional Gamban licences for residents, the regulator said. More than 80 of the first 100 licences were claimed shortly after the programme began last month.
Carson City's First Judicial District Court ordered Kalshi to prevent Nevada residents from accessing its markets, according to the court decision reported on 3 April. The order extends a temporary restriction and gives the company until 4 May to implement geolocation controls; the judge found its event contracts constituted unlicensed gambling. Kalshi said it plans to appeal.
Michigan’s Gaming Control Board (MGCB) issued a cease-and-desist letter to Duranbah Limited N.V., operator of MyBookie.ag, over gambling services accessible to Michigan residents without a state licence. The company has 14 days from receipt to stop offering services; the MGCB said it may work with the state attorney general if the operator does not comply.