Michigan Gaming Regulators Send Cease And Desist Letters To Offshore Casinos

The Michigan Gaming Control Board issued cease-and-desist letters to 13 unlicensed operators offering gaming to Wolverine State residents.

The sites included Captain Jack Casino, Casino Brango, Ducky Luck Casino, El Royale Casino, Jazz Casino, Jazz Sports Casino Racebook, Looselines, Planet 7 Casino, Red Dog Casino, Royal Oak Casino, Silver Oak Casino, Skybook, and Slots of Vegas.

Since all the operators are based in Curaçao, Costa Rica, and the Autonomous Island of Anjouan (part of the Comoro Islands in the southwestern Indian Ocean), these platforms are considered offshore online casinos.

“These illegal gambling websites put Michigan residents at significant personal and financial risk,” MGCB executive director Henry Williams said. “Our priority is to maintain a secure and regulated gaming environment. These websites not only violate Michigan’s laws but also engage in deceptive practices that endanger consumers, including withholding winnings and imposing unfair wagering requirements.”

Michigan has been at the forefront of targeting offshore gaming operators and barring social and sweepstakes gaming platforms. The MGCB noted that the websites allowed Michigan players to gamble using various payment methods, such as credit cards, PayPal, and cryptocurrencies.

The agency noted that the operators “engaged in dishonest practices, such as restricting withdrawals and demanding players meet high, often unreasonable, wagering thresholds before accessing their funds.”

According to the letter, they also don’t meet the state’s standards for responsible gaming, consumer protection, or data security.

The state has threatened legal action against the companies if they continue operating in Michigan. The MGCB took similar actions against 11 other unauthorized operators earlier in April.

“These relentless actions are part of our ongoing effort to provide a transparent and trustworthy gaming environment for all Michigan residents,” Williams added. “We will continue to take necessary steps to protect players and maintain the integrity of Michigan’s regulated gaming industry.”

Michigan has also joined other states in opposing Kalshi’s sports prediction markets, and an investigation is now underway. Regulated online gaming and sports betting have become a major industry in Michigan, bringing in hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue each month.

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