The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) issued cease-and-desist orders to eight unlicensed online casinos this week: Bspin, Everygame, Everygame Sports, Kudos, PlayCroco, Slots of Vegas, Spin Dimension, and Super Slots. These operators were offering casino games and betting to Michigan players without proper state licenses.
MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams criticized the sites for presenting themselves as legitimate options despite lacking proper licensing and protections.
Why Michigan Cracked Down on Illegal Sites
The MGCB said unlicensed operators pose serious risks because they provide “zero player protections” and lack accountability. Michigan’s Lawful Internet Gaming Act requires all gambling operations to hold proper licenses, which these eight sites violated along with the Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act.
Williams emphasized the importance of protecting personal and financial information, noting that unlicensed platforms cannot guarantee such protections. “Our message is simple: If you want to offer gambling in Michigan, follow the law or we will stop you,” he said.
What Actions Michigan Regulators Took
The cease-and-desist letters required the eight sites to immediately halt all Michigan operations, meaning they can no longer accept bets from state residents. The MGCB also noted that operating without a license violates sections of the Michigan Penal Code, adding potential criminal liability.
Operators now face a choice: comply with the orders or risk escalation to the Michigan Department of Attorney General.
How This Enforcement Changes the Landscape
Williams warned this will not be the last crackdown, signaling that MGCB will continue working “aggressively to keep illegal gambling out of our state.” Unlicensed operators ignoring the orders risk involvement from the Attorney General’s office, leading to more severe legal consequences.
Licensed operators benefit because enforcement removes unfair competition from sites that do not follow the same rules. The timing coincides with Senator Veronica Klinefelt proposing Senate Bill 511 in September 2025 to allow social wagering contests statewide, highlighting Michigan’s dual approach of expanding legal gambling while cracking down on illegal activity.
