The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist letters to eight unlicensed online casinos, allegedly found to be offering illegal iGaming to residents and in violation of the state's Lawful Internet Gaming Act, Gaming Control and Revenue Act and sections of the Penal Code.
"These unauthorized websites often appear sophisticated and legitimate, but they operate outside of Michigan law," MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams said.
"When players gamble on unlicensed platforms, they're putting their money and personal information at serious risk. The MGCB will not hesitate to intervene when we find operators ignoring our state's gambling laws."
The orders were issued to Aussie Play, CryptoGames, FortuneJack, Hugewin Casino, My Stake Casino, Play at Harry's Casino, RuneChat and Slots Garden, while the MGCB also declared each entity must immediately halt conducting business throughout the state.
"Every illegal site that operates here undermines the integrity of the legal market and puts consumers at risk," Williams continued. "Our message remains consistent: If you want to do business in Michigan's gaming industry, you must play by the rules and obtain a license."
The regulator "works closely" with the Michigan Department of Attorney General to continue investigating and pursuing noncompliant operators, as any willful violations may result in "additional enforcement measures" from the MGCB.
The MGCB reported the state's iGaming and sports betting revenue generated throughout September 2025 on October 20, as operators reported $302.7m in total gross receipts for the period, equating to an increase of 16% year-over-year.
In terms of adjusted gross receipts (AGR) produced for September 2025, iGaming increased its revenue by 33.5% to $243.4m across the monthly period, while sports betting AGR decreased by 52% for a total of $13.2m.
MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams issued an official memorandum to all operators currently licensed to conduct business in the state on October 3 of becoming involved with prediction markets operations and the trading of sporting event contracts
