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*Gaming Control Board Issues Cease-and-Desist Letters to Three Online Casinos Operating Illegally in Michigan*

DETROIT, Nov. 12, 2025 — The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist letters to *Cryptowins Casino*, *Slotland Casino*, and *Winaday Casino* after determining that the online gaming platforms were operating illegally in Michigan.

The action directs each operator to immediately halt offering internet gaming to Michigan residents. None of the three websites are licensed or authorized by the MGCB to provide internet gaming or internet sports betting within the state.

“Michigan law is clear—if you want to offer internet gaming in this state, you must be licensed,” said *Henry Williams, MGCB Executive Director*. “When unlicensed operators target Michigan residents, they’re not just breaking the law—they’re putting players at risk. Illegal gaming sites have no oversight, no consumer protections, and no guarantee that winnings will ever be paid out.”

Williams emphasized that the MGCB’s actions are part of its ongoing, relentless effort to protect players and preserve fairness in Michigan’s legal gaming market.

“We have a strong regulatory system in place that ensures games are fair, operators are accountable, and players’ information and funds are secure,” he said. “When offshore or unregulated casinos try to bypass those rules, it undermines everything that makes our market safe and credible.”

The cease-and-desist letters require each company to immediately stop accepting bets from anyone located in Michigan and to prevent Michigan residents from accessing their sites.

The MGCB has continued to monitor online gaming activity closely since Michigan launched regulated internet gaming and sports betting in January 2021. Licensed operators in the state must partner with authorized casinos or tribal operators, undergo rigorous background checks, and adhere to strict requirements for game fairness, player protection, and responsible gaming practices.

*How Players Can Protect Themselves*
The MGCB encourages players to verify whether a site is legally operating in Michigan before placing a bet. A full list of approved operators and their associated brands is available at Michigan.gov/MGCB [ [link removed] ].

Players who suspect they encountered an illegal gambling website can contact the agency by emailing [email protected] or calling 1-888-314-2682.

“Protecting Michigan players and keeping the gaming marketplace fair is a shared responsibility,” Williams added. “When residents report illegal gambling, it helps us stop bad actors faster and keep Michigan’s gaming environment safe for everyone.”

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Gambling in any form is for entertainment purposes only. If you or someone you know may have a gambling problem, contact the National Problem Gambling Helpline at *1-800-GAMBLER*, text 800GAM, or visit ""www.1800gamblerchat.org" [ [link removed] ]". Help is available 24/7 and is free and confidential. Michigan citizens can also visit the ""Responsible Gaming page of the MGCB website" [ [link removed] ]" for information on self-exclusion programs including the Disassociated Persons List and the Internet Gaming and Sports Betting Responsible Gaming Database, and ""DontRegretTheBet.org" [ [link removed] ]" for additional tools to game responsibly.

""The Michigan Gaming Control Board shall ensure the conduct of fair and honest gaming to protect the interests of the citizens of the state of Michigan. Learn more at ""Michigan.gov/MGCB" [ [link removed] ]"."

 


* 2025.11.12-PR-MGCB-Issues-Cease-and-Desist-Letters-to-Three-Online-Casinos-Operating-Illegally.pdf [ [link removed] ]
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