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Golden Hearts Games, an unlicensed charitable gaming casino based in Massachusetts, has been shut down by the Michigan Attorney General. The brand signed an Assurance of Discontinuance to stop offering its services to Michiganders moving forward.

Fanatics has rebranded PointsBet Casino and Sportsbook in Michigan to “PointsBet, A Fanatics Experience” after failing to include the state in its initial plans for a rebrand. However, regulatory approval is still pending for Fanatics in Michigan.

MGM Grand Detroit has responded swiftly to a large-scale cyberattack by shutting down its US-wide computer systems, impacting online operations and services. Its parent company, MGM Resorts is also investigating the issue alongside law enforcement.

In July, Michigan's online gambling industry defied summer slowdown expectations, raking in $153.6 million in revenue, marking its fourth-best month since inception in 2021. The state also crossed $1 billion in total revenue for the year.

The Michigan Gaming Control Board has granted 1X2 Network a gaming supplier license, expanding the state's online gaming potential. 1X2 Network's entry brings four in-house studios and exclusive games, enhancing Michigan's online casino offerings.

The Michigan Gaming Control Board and the Michigan Department of Attorney General have aided in exposing illegal gambling at a Flint storefront casino, leading to a police raid. The location, previously raided in 2022, had 48 illegal gambling machines and cash seized.

PENN Entertainment's landmark partnership with ESPN, which was announced recently, will involve the launch of Hollywood iCasino in Michigan and the replacement of Barstool Sports with ESPN Bet for sports betting operations.

Young, a Four Winds Casino employee with 16 years of service, faces embezzlement charges after allegedly taking $700,000 and delivering it to an unknown person. While she maintains innocence, she could receive a 20-year sentence if found guilty.

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) and King Media have received the 2023 Platinum Viddy Award, one of the most coveted media recognitions, for the agency’s 'Don’t Regret the Bet' campaign, aimed at promoting responsible gambling in the state.

Caesars Casino Michigan rebrands as Caesars Palace Casino Michigan, launching a separate online casino product for Michigan players. The rebranded casino offers an enhanced gaming library, Caesars Rewards integration, and aims to boost iGaming revenue for the brand.