If you've been spending a considerable amount of time and money on Michigan gambling sites that are considered to be outside the norm, it might be time to take a step back and double-check where you're playing. If a site isn’t licensed, you could be throwing your cash into a black hole with no way to get it back.

I’m sorry to say, but this is actually happening in Michigan, and gamblers are not happy about it. Now, it looks like something’s finally being done to put a stop to it.

Welp, the hammer just dropped on 10 unlicensed gambling websites in Michigan. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) told these shady sites to pack it up after discovering they were breaking the law. Not only that, but they were making it nearly impossible for players to get their winnings.

According to MGCB, cease-and-desist letters were sent to Belize-based Apex Dynamics Ltd. for these websites: Aladdin’s Gold Casino, All Star Slots, Buzz Luck, Club World Casinos, CryptoReels, High Noon, Lucky Red Casino, Manhattan Slots Casino, ReelSpin Casino, and Slotter Casino.

MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams:

We will continue to take strong action to shut down illegal operations that undermine trust in Michigan’s legal gaming system.

The best thing you can do to avoid a situation where you lose your money to shady sites is to stick with licensed and regulated platforms. You can visit the Michigan Gaming Control website to see a list of authorized internet gaming providers.

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