AG Dana Nessel urges consumers to protect themselves on gambling sites ahead of big game
LANSING, Mich. — Ahead of Sunday's game, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging consumers to protect themselves from deceptive gambling sites.
The American Gambling Association predicts nearly 68 million people will gamble on this year's Super Bowl.
“The Super Bowl is the biggest game of the year for the players, the fans, the betting platforms and, sadly too, for the bad actors looking to rip off gambling Michiganders,” said Dana Nessel.
Nessel also reminds citizens that gambling should only be used as a form of entertainment, and people should develop guidelines for when and how much to gamble.
The Attorney General's Office offers the following tips to protect yourself from predatory and misleading betting platforms:
- Research the online platform - Read reviews on sites like the Better Business Bureau and Trust Pilot. Avoid site reviews connected to the sports betting industry.
- Read the fine print - Platforms often times require users to gamble their own money before accessing advertised bonuses or offerings.
- Know the risks - Some sites offer "risk-free bets," but often times if a user loses the bet, they don't get their money back. Instead, it sometimes becomes a platform-only credit.
- Know the restrictions on accessing your account - Platforms can restrict a user's activity without warning. They've also been known to freeze accounts when someone is doing well or trying to get their earnings.
A list of licensed online sports gambling sites can be found on the website.
Suspicious or illegal gambling activity can be reported to the MGCB by calling (888) 314-2682, or by emailing MiGamblingTip@mi.gov.
If you or a loved one has a problem with gambling, seek help through the or call 800 270-7117.
