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Michigan Gaming Control Board orders 12 offshore gambling sites to stop serving residents

Enforcement & compliance

Michigan’s Gaming Control Board issued cease-and-desist orders to 12 offshore websites over alleged unlicensed online casino games and sports betting offered to state residents. The sites must stop targeting Michigan players within 14 days or risk further action, including referral to the state attorney general, the board said.

The orders require offshore sites to stop serving Michigan residents or face further enforcement action.

Earlier fines and penalties by MGCB

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedUSD 500Michigan court sentences man over illegal gambling operationNot stated
Not namedNot statedMGCB sends 12 cease-and-desist letters to offshore gambling operatorsNot stated
31 Bets Casino, BetnuvoNot statedMichigan Gaming Control Board issues 12 cease-and-desist letters to offshore operatorsNot stated
Not namedNot statedMGCB orders three unlicensed casinos to stop serving Michigan playersNot stated
Not namedNot statedMichigan Gaming Control Board orders three unlicensed platforms to stop online gamingNot stated

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