Michigan Gaming Control Board News

30 Oct 2024
Linos Antonio Kas-Mikha, 52, of Grand Blanc, and Robert Jamerson, 55, of Saginaw, each pled guilty to one count for conducting a gambling operation without a license.
7 Oct 2024
The Michigan Gaming Control Board is proud to announce that Executive Director Henry Williams has been named Regulator of the Year for the 2024 American Gambling Awards.
4 Oct 2024
Ace23 purports it is part of the Ace Gaming Network, which claims on their website to be licensed in Canada and Costa Rica but is not licensed to operate in Michigan.
20 Sep 2024
In addition to a historic horse racing venue is closing its doors before the year's end, we have details on Circa Sports’ "Empathy Package" for its Survivor contest.
17 Sep 2024
The Michigan Gaming Control Board found that Jeffrey Saco allegedly made more than $2 million in fictitious deposits into his Caesars Sportsbook account by exploiting a system vulnerability.
13 Sep 2024
Evenson, a financial executive from South Lyon, is the Chief Financial Officer at Diversified Members Credit Union. His appointment took effect on 10 September, and will continue through 31 December 2026.
27 Aug 2024
One Country has been generating income through monthly membership sales, offering participants entries into various so-called “sweepstakes” advertised on their website and social media platforms.
18 Jul 2024
The Michigan Gaming Control Board refutes recent assertions questioning the legitimacy of its efforts to protect citizens by combating illegal gambling within the state.
27 Jun 2024
The Michigan Legislature reached an agreement on the state’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget which includes $1.9 million of funding earmarked to support the addition of 14 full-time equivalent staff positions at the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
7 Jun 2024
The 3 June informative session offered insights into the intricacies of governing college sports betting, emphasizing the importance of maintaining integrity within the industry.
31 May 2024
The most anticipated poker tournament of the year officially kicked off on Tuesday and the first gold bracelet was captured shortly after.
30 May 2024
Due to the unregulated and unlicensed online gaming offerings on Bovada, Harp Media B.V. is in violation of Michigan gaming laws.
28 May 2024
This move enables residents of Michigan to join in cross-state competitions and reinforces the agency’s commitment to fostering a vibrant and dynamic gaming industry.
3 Apr 2024
The Michigan Gaming Control Board continued to identify and remove casino-style gaming machines last year from businesses and dismantle illicit gambling operations.
15 Mar 2024
Two defendants accused of operating a Flint storefront casino were recently arraigned on eight charges in 67th District Court located at 630 South Saginaw Street in Flint.
9 Feb 2024
Online providers operating in Michigan will be required to display the 1-800-GAMBLER number as part of their responsible gaming messages and update any existing listed helpline numbers by 8 August.