“Bovada remains open to United States residents, except for those living in Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Delaware, Michigan, and Colorad,” the FAQ section on the operator’s website stated as of Thursday evening. “Should you reside in a restricted state and still retain an account balance, please contact Customer Service for more information or to arrange a cryptocurrency withdrawal.”
The Michigan Gaming Control Board announced on May 30 that it sent a cease-and-desist letter to the offshore sportsbook operator for allegedly offering unauthorized online gambling in the Wolverine State.to stop Michigan residents from gambling with Bovada or the regulator would take some sort of legal action.
Nevertheless, a spokesperson for the Colorado Department of Revenue told Covers on Thursday that the state's Division of Gaming sent a cease-and-desist letter to Bovada on June 7. Now, at least according to Bovada's website, it no longer serves customers in both Colorado and Michigan.Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection sent its cease-and-desist letter to Bovada on June 14. In the letter, a copy of which was shared with Covers, the regulator said it"has become aware" that Bovada is"conducting unlicensed online gambling" in the New England state.