Michigan cracks down on six illegal online casinos

With Michigan’s online gambling market hitting historic highs, April alone generating $248.1 million in gross receipts, following a record-breaking March, the state has become a national success story. 

But it appears that with that success has come a growing threat: unlicensed operators exploiting the state's popularity to target unsuspecting players.

Who’s been shut down, and why

The MGCB issued cease-and-desist orders to the following six online gambling operators:

• Bonus Blitz Casino

• DomGame

• Royal Ace Casino

• Slots Capital

• Supernova Casino

• Wins Mania

These platforms were found to be:

❌ Offering internet-based gambling without a Michigan license

❌ Violating:

• Michigan’s Lawful Internet Gaming Act

• The Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act

• Multiple sections of the Michigan Penal Code

Speaking on the rogue sites, Henry Williams, Executive Director of the MGCB, had this to say; 

These illegal operators often masquerade as legitimate gaming platforms. But they exist entirely outside the legal safeguards that protect consumers.

Record growth fuels regulatory crackdown

As Michigan’s legal market flourishes, rogue sites are trying to siphon off a piece of the action without complying with regulatory standards. 

Licensed operators in the state undergo rigorous vetting, continual monitoring, and must comply with strict guidelines around data security, fair gaming, and responsible play.

Illegal platforms, on the other hand, pose serious risks, including:

• Loss of player funds with no recourse

• Identity theft and data misuse

• Rigged or unfair games

• No self-exclusion tools or responsible gaming protections

“This action sends a clear message,” Williams emphasized. “Michigan is not a place for rogue gambling.”

Enforcement in other states

Michigan isn't alone in ramping up enforcement. 

Just weeks ago, High5 Games was fined $1.5 million by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection for allowing players to access its games without proper authorization, another reminder that regulators across the U.S. are increasingly aligned in protecting legal markets and consumers.

From Connecticut to Michigan, the message is clear: non-compliance carries real consequences.

Protecting players in the digital gold rush

The MGCB gave the six sites 14 days to shut down operations in Michigan or face escalating legal action. This is part of a broader push: the agency has already issued 14 enforcement actions in 2025 alone against unlicensed platforms.

With U.S. online gambling revenues climbing steadily, state regulators are being forced to balance growth with vigilance. 

For players, that means a renewed call to only use state-authorized platforms. 

A full list of which can be found on the MGCB’s website.

Williams concluded;

Trust is everything in this industry. And we’re doing everything we can to protect it.