How to verify a licensed online casino in Michigan
Open the Michigan Gaming Control Board’s authorized online gaming and sports betting platform providers page. Only listed providers are authorized — C&D letters show the other side.
Answer first
90s| Check | Pass | Fail |
|---|---|---|
| Regulator list | MGCB authorized providers page | Blog “MI legal casinos” |
| Provider row | Named platform on the roster | Missing / lookalike brand |
| Activity | Internet casino games authorized | Sports-only line mistaken |
| Legal vs illegal | MGCB legal-operators guidance | Ignore Board C&D context |
| Complaint path | MGCB contacts on michigan.gov | Only offshore support chat |
Progress
MI verify path (player side)
- 1
Open MGCB list
Authorized platform providers
- 2
Find the provider
Commercial or tribal operator row
- 3
Check activities
Internet casino games listed
- 4
C&D context
Unlisted ≠ “grey OK”
Michigan publishes who is authorized and also issues cease-and-desist letters — the list is the legal lane.
Sequence
Use the MGCB authorized-providers list
Step 01
Open the MGCB authorized providers page
Use michigan.gov / MGCB — Authorized Online Gaming and Sports Betting Platform Providers.
Step 02
Find the platform provider row
The Board lists operators (including tribal and commercial) with their platform providers and authorized activities.
Step 03
Confirm internet casino games are authorized
Read the authorized activities for that row. A sports-betting line alone does not prove casino games.
Step 04
Match the product you will use
Confirm the provider/operator pairing on the Board page. Do not trust a lookalike name off-list.
Step 05
Read legal-vs-illegal / C&D context
MGCB also publishes legal-vs-illegal guidance and cease-and-desist letters for unlicensed offers — use that as the fail lane.
Step 06
Re-check before you fund
Reopen the live michigan.gov list. Do not rely on affiliate tables or an old screenshot.
Player checklist before you trust a “MI licensed” claim
| Item | Do this | Red flag |
|---|---|---|
| Source | Open MGCB .gov providers list | Ranking blog as proof |
| Row | Operator + platform on roster | Name only, no Board row |
| Games | Internet casino authorized | Sports-only authorization |
| Unlisted | Treat as unauthorized | “Grey market” soft sell |
| C&D news | Read Board enforcement pages | Ignore Board warnings |
| Land floor | Separate from internet permit | Detroit hotel = online OK |
Only providers on the MGCB authorized list are authorized to offer online gaming services in Michigan.
Your turn
MI list vocabulary
Authorized platform provider
The internet gaming / sports platform MGCB lists for an operator. The Board page is the source of truth.
Authorized activities
What that row may offer (internet casino games, poker, sports betting). Read the activity line, not the brand alone.
Legal vs illegal page
MGCB guidance that points players to licensed internet gaming operators and contrasts unlicensed offers.
Cease-and-desist (C&D)
Board enforcement letters to unlicensed platforms. Reinforces that missing list entries are not a third legal category.
Watch outs
Common MI verify mistakes
01If it is not on a C&D letter, it must be fine.
MGCB notes C&D lists are not exhaustive. Authorization is proven by the authorized-providers roster, not by absence from a letter.
02Sports betting approval covers casino games.
Check authorized activities. Internet sports betting and internet casino games are listed separately when both apply.
03A Detroit land casino licence is enough online.
Land and internet gaming authority are different tracks. Confirm the internet providers list for remote play.
Ranked lists
Open a shortlist that matches this guide
Same intent, inventory first — tap through for the places we already publish for Las Vegas.
After the 90 seconds
Questions before and after you play
A 90-second guide cannot cover every table moment. Tap a group, then a question — answers are short paragraphs, not one-liners.
01Using the MGCB list
Where do I verify a Michigan online casino licence?
On the Michigan Gaming Control Board authorized online gaming and sports betting platform providers page (michigan.gov). Confirm the operator/platform row and that internet casino games are among the authorized activities.
What if a site is not on the MGCB list?
Treat it as unauthorized for Michigan online gaming. MGCB’s legal-vs-illegal materials and cease-and-desist letters underscore that only Board-listed providers are authorized — “grey” is not a licence status.
02What counts as a match
Do tribal and commercial operators both appear on the list?
Yes. Michigan’s authorized-providers page includes commercial and tribal operators with platform providers and authorized activities. Always match the Board row — do not invent a shortcut from a land brand alone.
Is a Detroit casino hotel licence enough for online play?
No. A land facility licence does not automatically authorize remote casino games. Use the MGCB internet gaming providers list for the online product you are checking.
03Enforcement context
What are MGCB cease-and-desist letters for?
They target platforms the Board says are offering services illegally in Michigan. They illustrate the fail lane — but authorization still comes from appearing on the authorized-providers list, not from missing a particular letter.
Should I re-check the list before depositing?
Yes. Reopen the live michigan.gov authorized-providers page before a new deposit or product. Do not rely on affiliate rankings, screenshots, or memory of an earlier check.
Sources
- Michigan Gaming Control Board — Authorized Online Gaming and Sports Betting Platform Providers · accessed Oct 12, 2026Official operator / platform roster and authorized activities.
- Michigan Gaming Control Board — Legal vs. Illegal Gaming · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- Michigan Gaming Control Board — Internet Gaming and Fantasy Contests · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- Michigan Gaming Control Board — cease-and-desist letters (Oct 8, 2026) · accessed Oct 12, 2026