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Michigan and Arizona target 19 unlicensed gambling platforms

Enforcement & compliance

Michigan’s Gaming Control Board issued cease-and-desist letters to 15 operators, while Arizona’s Department of Gaming pursued four platforms over alleged breaches of state gambling laws. Michigan gave the operators 14 days to comply and said it could refer non-compliance to the attorney general; Arizona’s action covered Fliff, Thrillzz, BettySweeps Casino and Pulsz Casino.

Operators in both states face enforcement action, with Michigan’s letters carrying a 14-day compliance period.

Earlier fines and penalties by Arizona Department of Gaming and MGCB

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Fliff, ThrillzzNot statedArizona Department of Gaming orders four unlicensed operators to stop gambling servicesNot stated
Not namedNot statedMichigan Gaming Control Board orders 15 unlicensed gambling operators to stopNot stated
Not namedNot statedMGCB orders six unlicensed online gambling platforms to stop serving Michigan usersNot stated
Not namedNot statedMichigan Gaming Control Board targets 19 unlicensed online operatorsNot stated
Rebet, NovigNot statedArizona Department of Gaming orders seven gambling operators to cease activityNot stated

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Arizona Department of Gaming orders unlicensed operators to stop serving residents

Arizona’s Department of Gaming issued cease-and-desist orders against multiple domestic and international gambling operators it said were targeting residents without state licences. The orders cover online casino-style games, sweepstakes, sports wagering, horse-race betting and peer-to-peer exchanges, and direct the operators to stop gambling operations and exclude Arizona users.

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