Michigan Approval Still Applies to Crypto Sportsbooks With Offshore Licenses

Crypto sportsbooks taking wagers from Michigan residents need state approval regardless of their offshore jurisdiction, while Malta and Curaçao set distinct rules for digital assets and player complaints. Michigan requires operators accepting online sports wagers from state residents to hold state authorization. Offshore sites without that approval are outside Michigan’s required self-exclusion system. Rules in a foreign jurisdiction do not replace the state’s authorization requirement. The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) requires business-to-consumer licensees to publish a process for player disputes and provide access to an eligible independent dispute-resolution service at no cost to players.