Michigan’s latest enforcement warning
In its October 8, 2026 announcement, the Michigan Gaming Control Board says it sent cease-and-desist letters to offshore operators offering online casino, sweepstakes-style or sports-wagering products without a state license. It directs players to its authorized-platform information when checking a site.
We do not show sweepstakes casino recommendations or sign-up offers for Michigan. The fact that a platform opens in a browser or permits account creation does not establish that it belongs to Michigan’s licensed market.
Self-exclusion is a central distinction
The same MGCB announcement warns that people registered for Michigan’s self-exclusion programs are not protected on unlicensed sites. That matters more than a sign-up promotion: do not assume that a block you requested in the regulated market will also stop access to an offshore or sweepstakes-branded product.
If your intention is to stop gambling, do not use a different product to bypass an exclusion. Identify the accounts you actually hold, use their available closure controls and seek support through the responsible-play resources linked on this page. A different currency name does not remove the possibility of spending more time or money than intended.
Checking a claim and documenting a problem
Match a claimed license to the exact domain, company and type of game. A familiar supplier or brand can appear on several products; its presence is not a substitute for authorization of the website you are using. Read the date on a regulator announcement and the date on a review separately, since historical testing is not a current legal clearance.
If you already have an account dispute, save the transaction ledger, terms and the relevant state notice. Ask support for a written explanation of any restriction or refused redemption, including the specific rule. Do not send identity documents in response to an unsolicited social-media message or pay a recovery agent who promises a guaranteed release of funds. Reporting suspected illegal activity and pursuing an account complaint are distinct steps; neither this guide nor a state announcement guarantees recovery.