Michigan Gaming Control Board News

3 Dec 2025
The letters were sent after the Michigan Gaming Control Board investigations determined they were offering illegal online casino-style games or sports betting in violation of state law.
2 Dec 2025
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has approved the launch of Hard Rock Bet as the new platform provider for the Hannahville Indian Community, which operates the Island Resort & Casino.
19 Nov 2025
iGaming gross receipts for October totaled $278.5 million, breaking the previous high achieved in August 2025, when the iGaming gross receipts were $263.3 million.
13 Nov 2025
The Michigan Gaming Control Board issued cease-and-desist letters to CryptoWins Casino, Slotland Casino, and Win A Day Casino after determining that the platforms were operating illegally in Michigan.
24 Oct 2025
Cease-and-desist letters were recently sent to Aussie Play, CryptoGames, FortuneJack, Hugewin Casino, My Stake Casino, Play at Harry’s Casino, RuneChat, and Slots Garden.
1 Oct 2025
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has directed six additional unlicensed online casinos to cease offering gambling to Michigan residents.
23 Sep 2025
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.
18 Sep 2025
Gross sports betting receipts were $49.27 million, up from $34.1 million recorded in the previous month.
11 Sep 2025
Revenue from table games and slots decreased by 4.6% compared with August 2024 and 0.3% from July 2025.
10 Sep 2025
Yesterday, the board unanimously approved license renewals for MGM Grand Detroit Casino, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown during its regularly scheduled public board meeting.
4 Sep 2025
Cease-and-desist letters were sent to BettyWins, Orbit Spins, Pacific Spins Casino, and Yabby Casino, all operated by Tech Zone, a company registered offshore in the Union of Comoros.
14 Aug 2025
The Michigan Gaming Control Board issued cease-and-desist letters to 15 unlicensed online gambling operators found targeting Michigan residents without state authorization.
12 Aug 2025
The Michigan Gaming Control Board announced that two Jackson County men have been sentenced in connection with an illegal gambling operation conducted at a business known as Spin to Win.
31 Jul 2025
The targeted sites—Crypto Slots, Nitrobetting, NewVegas, Las Vegas USA Casino, Grand Rush Casino, and Slotgard Casino—were found to be operating in violation of Michigan laws that require licensure for iGaming and sports betting.
9 Jul 2025
Table games and slot machines accounted for $100.38 million of the monthly total, while retail sports betting contributed $665,435.
2 Jul 2025
The Michigan Gaming Control Board issued cease-and-desist letters to 19 illegal online gaming operations found to be targeting players in Michigan without proper licensure.