The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has opened an investigation into sports prediction markets operating without a license in the state. These platforms, which allow users to place financial stakes on the outcome of sporting events, have raised red flags over the lack of consumer safeguards and regulatory oversight. In an announcement made on April 11, the MGCB expressed that these services—though often presented as trading platforms—fall under the category of sports betting under Michigan law. The regulator emphasized that bypassing the state’s regulatory framework exposes users to considerable risks, including fraud, data breaches, and misuse of personal information. Entertainment or Investment? State Pushes Back on Grey Area According to the MGCB, the core issue lies in how these unlicensed platforms “blur the line” between sports betting as a form of entertainment and as a vehicle for financial speculation. The agency warned that this recharacterization could mislead consumers into treating… Read More
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Source: Casino News Daily
