The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has taken decisive action against illegal offshore gambling by issuing cease-and-desist letters to 10 online casino operators allegedly offering unauthorized services to state residents. All 10 platforms are owned by Apex Dynamics Ltd., a company based in Belize, and have been given 14 days to comply or face additional legal consequences.
The MGCB's enforcement action targets a network of unlicensed casino websites including:
Aladdin's Gold Casino
All Star Slots
Buzz Luck
Club World Casinos
CryptoReels
High Noon
Lucky Red Casino
Manhattan Slots Casino
ReelSpin Casino
Slotter Casino
According to the regulator, these platforms have violated multiple state laws, including the Lawful Internet Gaming Act, the Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act, and sections of the Michigan Penal Code.
Investigations by the MGCB revealed that while these unauthorized operators offer various payment options including credit cards, PayPal, and cryptocurrencies, they impose restrictive withdrawal conditions on players.
"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 in the official announcement. "We will continue to take strong action to shut down illegal operations that undermine trust in Michigan's legal gaming system."
The regulatory action highlights a common consumer protection issue with offshore gambling sites, which typically require players to wager their deposits multiple times before allowing withdrawals—a practice that rarely exists with licensed Michigan operators.
This latest regulatory move follows similar enforcement efforts in March 2025, when the MGCB issued cease-and-desist letters to five additional offshore gambling companies. The consistent action demonstrates Michigan's commitment to protecting its regulated gaming market.
If the operators fail to cease their illegal activities within the 14-day window, the MGCB will collaborate with the Michigan Attorney General's Office to pursue further legal action. This could potentially include blocking access to these sites from Michigan IP addresses and targeting payment processors that facilitate transactions with these operators.
Michigan residents who want to ensure they're gambling with authorized operators can verify a platform's legitimacy by checking the MGCB's official website at Michigan.gov/MGCB, which maintains a current list of all licensed operators.
The Board also encourages residents to report suspected illegal gambling activity through its confidential hotline at 1-888-314-2682 or by email at MIGamblingTip@michigan.gov.
The crackdown comes during a period when Michigan's legal online gaming market saw a temporary dip, with monthly revenue falling 18.9% from January to February 2025. Despite this monthly decrease, the regulated market remains strong year-over-year, with February revenue reaching $268.5 million, including $209.1 million from online casino gaming alone.