The Michigan Gaming Control Board has suspended TwinSpires for violating the state’s gaming laws and the Horse Racing Law of 1995. The regulator has requested an administrative law judge to review the case and determine if the suspension should continue, as well as if fines or penalties should be imposed.

The MGCB stated that Michigan law requires advance-deposit wagering to be tied to a live race meet and a licensed track, which is currently not the case in the state. The regulator has instructed all licensed ADW providers to stop conducting business with Michigan residents until licensing issues are resolved, with three providers complying and TwinSpires failing to do so.

TwinSpires has continued to offer account wagering for Michigan residents despite the MGCB’s order to cease such activity. The regulator has requested a response from Churchill Downs Inc., the owner of TwinSpires, but has not received one as of January 10th.