Michigan regulator issues 19 cease-and-desist orders in largest single crackdown
The Michigan Gaming Control Board sends a swathe of letters to unlicensed operators across the state, with five other sites under active investigation
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist orders to 19 unlicensed operators across the state in its largest black market crackdown to date.
Each platform was found to be in violation of Michigan’s Lawful Internet Gaming Act, Lawful Sports Betting Act, and the Michigan Penal Code.
Among the list of sanctioned operators were Bingo Village, BITBET, Café Casino, Cocoa Casino, and Cyber Bingo.
Davinci’s Gold, Desert Nights Casino, Diamond Reels Online Casino, Eclipse Casino, and Eternal Slots were also issued cease-and-desist letters.
The MGCB also ordered EuroBets Casino, Fair Go Casino, GoldWin Casino, Ignition Casino, and Jackbit to cease operations in the Great Lake State.
The final cease-and-desist letters were given to Jackpot Capital, Paradise8, Red Stag Casino, and Two Up Casino.
The operators have been given 14 days to cease operations in the state, with a risk of incurring further legal action “including possible enforcement actions in partnership with the Michigan Department of Attorney General.”
In addition to the 19 cease-and-desists, the regulator confirmed five operators were still under active investigation.
They included BoVegas Casino, and online sportsbooks BUSR and Wager Attack Casino.
Lucky Legends and Cherry Gold Casino are also under additional scrutiny from the regulator.
MGCB executive director Henry Williams said: “Illegal gambling operators threaten the safety of our citizens and the integrity of our gaming industry.
“When companies offer games without proper licensing, Michigan players are left without the critical protections they deserve. That’s unacceptable, and we’re taking strong action to stop it.”
“These platforms operate in the shadows. They’re not just skirting the rules—they’re exposing players to serious harm. Our job is to stop them, and we take that responsibility seriously.”
The move represents the latest batch of cease-and-desist orders the MGCB has handed out to unlicensed operators.
The regulator dished out 11 cease-and-desist letters to operators last month, following on from the five delivered in May.
The MGCB also handed out 16 orders to various operators back in April.