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Michigan Gaming Control Board issues suspension order against Churchill Downs Technology Initiatives Company, operating as TwinSpires, due to nonadherence to wagering regulations
DETROIT, Jan. 9, 2025 — The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has enacted a summary suspension order against TwinSpires for breaches of Michigan’s gaming regulations and the Horse Racing Law of 1995. This suspension is a result of the licensee’s persistent operation of advance deposit wagering (ADW) despite being formally instructed to halt such activities for Michigan residents.
According to legal mandates and as outlined in the state’s Horse Racing Law of 1995, both simulcast and ADW wagering must be connected to a live race meet and a licensed track. Currently, there are no tracks in Michigan authorized to conduct live horse racing. Consequently, ADW is not permitted. Prior to legally offering these wagers, ADW providers must obtain approval for a track license from the MGCB.
Until all licensing matters are addressed, the MGCB has directed the four licensed ADW providers active in Michigan—Xpressbet, LLC; Churchill Downs Technology Initiatives Company d/b/a TwinSpires; NYRAbets, LLC; and ODS Technologies, L.P. d/b/a TVG Network—to cease operations with state residents. While three of these providers have adhered to the instructions, TwinSpires has not complied.
On Dec. 23, 2024, the MGCB informed all licensed third-party facilitators to halt all ADW account wagering services for Michigan residents effective Jan. 1, 2025. In spite of this command, on Dec. 31, 2024, TwinSpires notified the Board that it would persist in providing account wagering for Michigan accounts, contravening state law.
As of Jan. 1, 2025, all licensed third-party ADW facilitators were ordered to discontinue offering account wagering services to Michigan residents, since an essential racetrack license for pari-mutuel wagering has not yet been obtained under Michigan state law. TwinSpires’ ongoing disregard for regulatory standards resulted in the MGCB’s intervention to enforce compliance with the governing laws surrounding simulcast racing by issuing the summary suspension order.
A virtual hearing before an Administrative Law Judge has been requested for the aforementioned licensee to assess whether this summary suspension should persist, or if additional fines and penalties should be enforced.
Gambling in any form is intended for entertainment only. If you or someone you know might have a gambling issue, reach out to the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER, text 800GAM, or navigate to www.1800gamblerchat.org. Assistance is available 24/7 and is complimentary and confidential. Residents of Michigan can also refer to the Responsible Gaming page on the MGCB website for information regarding self-exclusion programs including the Disassociated Persons List and the Internet Gaming and Sports Betting Responsible Gaming Database, along with DontRegretTheBet.org for further resources to gamble responsibly.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board is committed to ensuring fair and honest gaming to safeguard the interests of Michigan’s citizens. Discover more at Michigan.gov/MGCB.
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