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Michigan regulator intensifies campaign against illegal online gambling

The Michigan Gaming Control Board is joining an international awareness initiative and highlighting enforcement against prediction-market platforms operating without state authorisation.

November 12, 2026 3 min read

The Michigan Gaming Control Board is stepping up its campaign against illegal online gambling, combining public awareness activity with recent enforcement actions.

The regulator is participating in a coordinated international initiative and has highlighted action involving prediction-market platforms operating without state authorisation.

Focus on licensing checks

The campaign encourages consumers to verify whether an online gambling service is licensed before depositing funds. The MGCB has also pointed to work against platforms it considers to be offering gambling products in Michigan without the required approval.

The move reflects a wider regulatory focus on the boundary between sports event contracts and state-regulated wagering. Operators and affiliates should ensure market-specific claims about licensing and availability are accurate.

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