Michigan Gaming Control Board Issues Cease-and-Desist Letters to Sweepstakes Operators

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The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has taken regulatory action against several sweepstakes operators, issuing cease-and-desist letters to address concerns over unlicensed online gambling activities. Key points include:

MGCB sent letters to multiple operators, including VGW Luckyland and Sweepstakes Limited, alleging they were conducting unlicensed online lotteries and/or raffles under Michigan law. ^1

The board's actions highlight ongoing efforts to regulate online gaming and sports betting in the state. ^2

This move follows similar regulatory actions in other states, such as Florida, where the Gaming Control Commission issued cease-and-desist letters to fantasy sports operators. ^3

The MGCB's actions underscore the importance of proper licensing for online gaming operators in Michigan's regulated market. ^4