The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) continues to try and crack down on offshore unlicensed online casinos from acquiring customers in the state.
Michigan’s gaming regulator has issued cease and desist letters to 10 more offshore operators owned by Apex Dynamics. The Belize-based company has seen its unlicensed online casino brands ordered to shutter operations in Michigan for violating multiple state laws.
“The Gaming Control Board’s relentless dedication to maintaining the integrity of Michigan’s gaming industry drives our efforts,” said MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams. “We will continue to take strong action to shut down illegal operations that undermine trust in Michigan’s legal gaming system.”
The MGCB determined that Apex Dynamic’s online casino brands violated the Lawful Internet Gaming Act, the Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act and the Michigan Penal Code. The regulator made its determination through their offering of illegal casino-style games and restrictive withdrawal conditions for its payment options.
The MGCB found the group of unlicensed operators often required customers to wager their entire initial deposits on several occasions before being allowed to access their winnings.
The 10 offshore operators issued cease and desist letters from the MGCB were Aladdin’s Gold Casino, All Star Slots, Buzz Luck, Club World Casinos, CryptoReels, High Noon, Lucky Red Casino, Manhattan Slots Casino, ReelSpin Casino and Slotter Casino. They were given 14 days from the receipt of their cease and desist orders to shutter operations.
If any operators owned by Apex Dynamics fail to comply with the cease and desist orders, the MGCB will pursue further legal action with the state’s Attorney General’s Office.
Busy month for Michigan’s gaming regulator
Earlier this month, the MGCB sent cease and desist letters to five offshore online casinos.
The operators were also in violation of state gaming laws for offering casino games, including slots, poker, blackjack, Keno, bingo and sports betting without proper licensing.
The online casinos have base operations in Costa Rica, China, Curaçao and Belize. The operators were also given 14 days to shutter operations in the Wolverine State.
