TLDR Michigan Gaming Control Board issued cease and desist orders to 45 offshore gambling operators over the past four months The targeted platforms were operating without valid state licenses, offering illegal online casino games and sports betting Sites like BetOnline.ag, Buffalo Casino, and Anonymous Casino were among those ordered to stop The crackdown is part of an enforcement campaign stretching back over a year with dozens of shutdowns MGCB says it will continue working with law enforcement to disrupt illegal gambling activity
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has issued cease and desist orders to 45 offshore gambling operators over the past four months. The action targets platforms that were illegally offering online casino games and sports betting to Michigan residents.
None of the 45 operators held a valid state license. The MGCB confirmed that its investigations verified each platform was operating unlawfully within the state.
MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams said the enforcement wave sends a clear message. He stated that Michigan will not tolerate illegal operators targeting its residents or undermining licensed businesses.
“Our investigators work with unwavering focus to identify, document, and act against every unlicensed site that puts Michigan players at risk,” Williams said.
Dozens of Sites Targeted in Latest Enforcement Wave
The latest round of orders hit a wide range of operators. Among those named were buffalocasino.com, BetOnline.ag, Anonymous Casino, and Michigan Casino Official/Go To Entertainment.
These platforms were found to be accepting wagers or offering casino-style games without proper authorization. Under Michigan law, any entity offering online gambling must hold a state license.
The Lawful Internet Gaming Act and the Lawful Sports Betting Act govern online gambling in Michigan. Violators of these laws face both civil and criminal penalties.
The crackdown announced on Tuesday is not a new effort. It is part