The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has gone on the offensive once more, with the regulator now expanding its list of blocked gambling websites in the state to more than 130, following the latest enforcement action issued this month.
More websites have been added to Michigan’s list of unauthorized operators
The regulator targeted a single operator, Tech Zone, Inc, which is based in the Union of Comoros. The operator is said to be behind several online casino brands that have been offering their products and services locally without the prerequisite license issued by the MGCB and have thus violated a number of laws.
Among the websites to have been targeted and handed down a cease-and-desist letter are Orbit Spins, Yabby Casino, Pacific Spins Casino, and Betty Wins. These websites now have a 14-day period from the receipt of the cease-and-desist letter to comply.
MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams has highlighted the importance of continuing to tackle offshore gambling operators, describing them as illegal and a threat to the local community.
These offshore operators lure players with flashy ads and promises of big winnings, but in reality, they put consumers at serious financial and personal risk. We will continue to take strong action against unlicensed sites to ensure gambling in Michigan is legal, fair, and secure.
According to the MGCB’s statement, the websites were in breach of at least three established laws: the Lawful Internet Gaming Act, the Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act, and sections of the Michigan Penal Code.
The regulator used its official statement to remind players that by playing at such websites, they risked exposing their financial and personal information to theft and fraud. The regulator similarly warned the websites that, in the case of non-compliance, they will face sterner action from other law enforcement bodies in the state.
