Michigan Issues Cease-and-Desist Letter to Bovada

This is definitely going to be something to keep an eye on.

The Gaming Control Board (MGCB) announced this morning it issued a cease-and-desist letter to Harp Media B.V., which operates the the offshore and unlicensed online sportsbook Bovada, on May 29.

The gaming control board sent the cease-and-desist letter to Harp Media B.V. for allowing its illegal online gaming sites, Bovada.com and Bovada.lv to be accessible by Michigan citizens.

14-Days to Take Action

The gaming control board has given Harp Media B.V. 14-days from the receipt of the letter to prevent Michigan residents from gambling on their websites, or the MGCB will take legal action against the company.

“The proliferation of online gaming platforms has led to increased scrutiny from regula…