MGCB Approves Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe Platform Transition to White Hat Gaming

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) approved Soaring Eagle Gaming’s request to shift its internet gaming and internet sports betting platform operations to White Hat Gaming, Inc. The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, which operates Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mount Pleasant, received authorization to launch online play on the new platform on Tuesday. White Hat Gaming replaces GAN as the tribe’s platform provider.

Platform Review and Vendor Approvals

The MGCB reviewed and approved the White Hat Gaming Platform together with the tribe’s branding submission. The tribe supplied an executed agreement with White Hat Gaming. All suppliers and vendors required for the launch received board approval. Henry Williams, the MGCB’s executive director, stated: “This approval reflects the MGCB’s careful review to ensure every platform serving Michigan players meets our standards for integrity, security, and consumer protection.”

Compliance Obligations for Launch

Soaring Eagle Gaming and White Hat Gaming must offer only Board-approved internet games and authorized sports betting events and wager types. The companies must use Board-approved suppliers, vendors, cashiering and depositing locations. Both must follow all Board-approved internal controls, account terms and conditions, and change-control processes. They must submit all required taxes, payments and fees under the Lawful Internet Gaming Act and Lawful Sports Betting Act. Full compliance with every statutory, regulatory and board directive is mandatory, including adoption of all board-approved internal control amendments. This transition adheres to the framework detailed in reporting by CDC Gaming.