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Michigan Gaming Board Orders MyBookie to Cease Operations

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The Michigan Gaming Control Board has issued a cease-and-desist letter to MyBookie’s operator, Duranbah Limited N.V., situated in Curaçao.

The website has a range of casino-style games, including slots, poker, and live-dealer games like blackjack, roulette, and craps. It also allows users to gamble on sporting events and horse racing.

MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams emphasized the agency’s commitment to protecting customers and maintaining compliance with Michigan gaming legislation. 

“Our investigation into MyBookie found that their operations were accessible to Michigan citizens, which violates state laws,” Williams told reporters. “We are taking strong action to uphold the principles of fair and legal gaming.”


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MyBookie accepts a variety of payment methods for deposits and account funding, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, PayPal, cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and others), and MoneyGram.

However, withdrawals are only available by Bitcoin or bank wire transfer. 

The MGCB investigation found that MyBookie.ag’s running of online casino-style games for paying clients without a valid Michigan gaming license violates many state statutes.

Internet gaming is only allowed by licensed operators. Only casinos licensed under the Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act, as well as federally recognized tribal casinos operating in Michigan, are eligible to apply for this license.

Operating a gambling enterprise without an MGCB-issued license is a crime punishable by up to ten years in jail and a $100,000 fine. Gambling, which includes consideration, prize, and chance, is generally outlawed.

Accepting money or anything of value with the expectation that it would be reimbursed dependent on the result of an uncertain occurrence is prohibited.

Duranbah Limited N.V. has 14 days after receiving the notice to cease providing gaming services to Michigan citizens, as required by the cease-and-desist letter.

If the corporation fails to comply, the MGCB is prepared to work with the Michigan Attorney General’s Office on additional legal action.

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Oscar Alder
Oscar Alder
A newcomer to the iGaming industry, eager to learn and grow in the world of online gaming. Though just starting out, he brings fresh perspectives, enthusiasm, and a strong desire to understand the ins and outs of the industry.

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