The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued a cease-and-desist order to MyBookie.ag, operated by Curaçao-based Duranbah Limited N.V., following an investigation into its operations. The board found the site violated multiple Michigan gambling laws, including the Michigan Penal Code, the Lawful Internet Gaming Act, and the Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act.
The MGCB stated that MyBookie.ag was offering online casino-style games to Michigan residents without holding a valid state gambling license. “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,” the control board noted.
Henry Williams, the MGCB’s executive director, highlighted the board’s findings and emphasized their commitment to fair and legal gaming. “Our investigation into MyBookie.ag found that their operations were accessible to Michigan citizens, which violates state laws. We are taking strong action to uphold the principles of fair and legal gaming,” he said.
MyBookie.ag provides users with a variety of deposit methods, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, PayPal, cryptocurrencies, and MoneyGram. However, withdrawals are restricted to bank wire transfers or Bitcoin, raising additional questions about the site’s practices.