The Michigan Gaming Control Board on Thursday issued a cease-and-desist letter to Duranbah Limited N.V., the operator of MyBookie.ag in Curaçao.
The site offers a variety of casino-style games, including slots, poker and live-dealer games like blackjack, roulette and craps. It also allows users to place bets on sporting events and horse races.
“Our investigation into MyBookie.ag found that their operations were accessible to Michigan citizens, which violates state laws,” MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams said in a statement. “We are taking strong action to uphold the principles of fair and legal gaming.”
According to the MGCB, MyBookie.ag offers numerous payment methods for deposits and the funding of players’ accounts, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, PayPal, various cryptocurrencies (including Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin) and MoneyGram. Withdrawals can only be made via Bitcoin or bank wire transfer.
The MGCB’s investigation revealed that MyBookie.ag’s operation of online casino-style games for paying customers, without a valid Michigan gambling license, breaches several state laws, including:
Duranbah Limited N.V. has 14 days from receipt of the letter to cease offering gambling services to Michigan residents, as required by the cease-and-desist letter. If the company fails to comply, the MGCB is prepared to collaborate with the Michigan Attorney General’s Office on legal action.
