The Michigan Gaming Control Board issued cease-and-desist letters to Cryptowins Casino, Slotland Casino and Winaday Casino, directing them to stop offering online gaming to Michigan residents. The board said it determined that the platforms were operating illegally in the state.
The letters require the named platforms to stop serving Michigan residents unless they hold the required licences.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aussie Play, CryptoGames | Not stated | Michigan Gaming Control Board orders eight gambling sites to stop taking state wagers | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | MGCB orders eight unlicensed gambling sites to leave Michigan | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | Michigan Gaming Control Board targets 19 unlicensed online operators | Not stated | |
| BoVegas Casino, BUSR | Not stated | Michigan Gaming Control Board targets five more unlicensed gambling operators | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | MGCB orders five unlicensed gambling websites to leave Michigan | Not stated |
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The Florida Gaming Control Commission issued cease-and-desist letters to BetUS, Bovada and MyBookie, alleging they offered unauthorised sports betting and casino gaming to people in Florida. The commission said the platforms’ wagers were unlicensed and prohibited under state law. It identified Hard Rock Bet as the only online sportsbook legally operating in Florida.
The Illinois Gaming Board issued cease-and-desist letters to Kalshi, Robinhood and Crypto over sports event contracts offered in Illinois without state authorisation. The board says the activity requires an Illinois sports wagering licence; Kalshi chief executive Takek Mansour said the company plans to challenge state efforts to prohibit the contracts.
Michigan’s Gaming Control Board issued cease-and-desist orders against six online operators accused of offering unlicensed gambling to state residents. The operators have 14 days to stop serving Michigan or face legal action; the board said it had sent cease-and-desist letters to 88 sites this year.
Michigan’s Gaming Control Board issued cease-and-desist orders to the operators of SportsBetting.ag and BetOnline.ag over unlicensed gambling in the state. The MGCB said the operators must stop within 14 days or it will pursue legal action with the Michigan Attorney General’s Office.
Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection Gaming Division issued cease-and-desist letters on 3 December to KalshiEX, Robinhood Derivatives and Crypto.com over sports contracts it said violated state law. It ordered the platforms to stop operations and promotions and allow users to withdraw funds; Kalshi filed suit the following day, arguing federal law gives the CFTC exclusive authority.