Gambling is generally illegal in Michigan unless it is specifically authorized by state law. Gambling typically involves three elements: consideration (a wager), prize, and chance.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) licenses and regulates the following forms of legal gaming:
Click the sections below to view the current list of licensed internet gaming and sports betting operators in Michigan.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board frequently investigates operators of online gaming platforms that are offering services illegally within the state of Michigan. These operators are told to immediately cease and desist from any gaming activities for which they are not properly licensed.
Below is a list of operators to whom the MGCB has issued cease-and-desist letters. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and does not include all unlicensed or illegal online gaming platforms. Only those operators licensed by the MGCB (see lists above) are authorized to legally offer online gaming services in Michigan.
