Eight Unlicensed Online Casinos Ordered to Cease Operations in Michigan
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist letters to eight unlicensed online gambling operators found targeting Michigan residents without state authorization. This enforcement action reinforces the agency’s mission to protect players, ensure fair play, and safeguard personal and financial information from the risks posed by illegal gaming platforms.
The operators ordered to stop offering gambling in Michigan are:
Bspin Casino
Everygame Casino
Everygame Sports Casino
Kudos Casino
PlayCroco Online Casino
Slots of Vegas
Spin Dimension
Super Slots
“These unlawful operators try to present themselves as legitimate entertainment options, but they offer zero player protections, no accountability, and a real risk to consumers. Our message is simple: If you want to offer gambling in Michigan, follow the law or we will stop you. We will continue to work aggressively to keep illegal gambling out of our state,” said MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams.
What the Orders Mean
Under Michigan law, internet gaming and sports betting may only be offered by MGCB-licensed operators. The eight entities named in the cease-and-desist letters were found offering casino-style games or interactive wagering without the required licensing—violating the Lawful Internet Gaming Act, the Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act, and sections of the Michigan Penal Code.
Unlike licensed operators, these sites are not subject to independent testing or consumer protection requirements. Each has been directed to immediately halt any Michigan-facing operations. Failure to comply could result in further enforcement actions in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Attorney General.
Play It Smart, Michigan
The MGCB’s Play It Smart, Michigan campaign raises awareness about the dangers of illegal gambling and helps residents identify unlicensed operators. A “Legal vs. Illegal Gaming” webpage on the agency’s website explains the difference between authorized and unauthorized gaming in Michigan, offers tips on spotting illegal operators, and lists all internet gaming and internet sports betting operators licensed by the agency.
“Fake ads can look convincing—sometimes even using familiar logos or names—but they can be nothing more than a gateway to offshore sites that put players at risk. Through our Play It Smart, Michigan campaign, we’re giving Michiganders the tools they need to tell the difference between safe, legal play and dangerous, illegal operations,” Williams said.
