Michigan regulator orders 11 more offshore casinos to exit state

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) is protecting players across the state by issuing cease and desist orders to a group of unlicensed offshore casino operators.

The MGCB has sent cease and desist orders to 11 offshore iGaming operators that are accepting customers in the Wolverine State without adhering to required consumer protection and fair play standards. The lack of protections and standards include the unregulated acceptance of digital wallets and cryptocurrencies as payment methods.

Michigan’s gaming regulator has also recognized the failure of the offshore operators to offer data protection to players, which is also required for licensed gaming operators.

“This should serve as a strong warning to illegal operators: Michigan does not tolerate unauthorized gambling activity,” said MGCB executive director Henry Williams. “We will continue our relentless pursuit of actively identifying and disrupting these operations.”

The operators that have received cease and desist le..

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