Industry
March 18, 2022
Michigan Internet Gaming Registered New Record in February
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) released the February 2022 internet gaming and sports betting report, revealing that the 14 operators authorized for both forms of online wagering generated less than in January. Internet Gaming Record Month Commercial and tribal internet casino gaming and sports betting operators accounted for a combined $145.28 million in total […]
Legal
March 9, 2022
Gambling Games, Money Seized during Raids in Lansing, Michigan
The gaming regulator in Michigan released details regarding two raids against alleged storefront casinos in Lansing. During the raids, more than $90,000 in cash was seized as well as a total of 82 gambling machines. Michigan Law Enforcement Busts Two Alleged Storefront Casinos The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) released details Tuesday regarding two raids […]
Industry
February 16, 2022
Three Detroit Casinos Report $100.9M in Revenue for January
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, casinos in Detroit, Michigan managed to surpass $100 million in monthly aggregate revenue last month, according to recent results. MGM, Greektown Revenue Grows in January The Michigan Gaming Control Board unveiled figures on Tuesday regarding the revenue which casinos in Detroit raised in January. According to the recent report, the […]
Legal
December 7, 2021
MGCB: Consumers Using Unregulated Operators Face Risks
In a statement on Monday, the gambling regulator in Michigan warned residents of the state that placing bets or gambling via unregulated, black market operators hides unexpected dangers. Using Unregulated Operators May Result in Identity Theft Michigan Gaming Control Board’s (MGCB) executive director, Henry Williams, said in a statement earlier this week that residents who […]
Industry
November 19, 2021
Michigan Registers Record in October Online Wagering
The trend of setting new sports wagering state records in October was confirmed in Michigan after the internet gaming and online sports betting monthly report released by the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) revealed a handle of $463.3 million. New Online and Cumulative Record The October total Internet gaming and online sports betting handle comprehensively […]
Industry
April 26, 2021
Henry Williams Appointed as MGCB’s Executive Director
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) saw a change at the helm last week after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appointed Henry L. Williams, Jr. as executive director to replace long-serving Richard Kalm. “With the nomination of Henry Williams, I am confident that the board will continue protecting and advancing the interests of Michiganders and the state.” […]
Sports
January 18, 2021
Michigan Just Days Away from Going Live with Online Wagering
Online sports betting operators are eagerly awaiting the green light from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) to go live as the state’s gambling laws and competitive tax rates promise a lot of opportunities for them revenue-wise. Going Live Anytime Last week, MGCB executive director Richard Kalm said at the board’s monthly meeting that a […]
Casino
January 14, 2021
Detroit’s Casino Industry Suffers 56.1% Revenue Drop in 2020
The Michigan Gaming Control Board reports a 56.1% year-on-year casino revenue drop in 2020 as a consequence of the pandemic. Michigan Casino Industry Suffers Losses The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has announced a staggering 56.1% year-on-year drop in revenue in Detroit’s three casinos for 2020. According to the MGCB’s report, Detroit’s casino revenue for […]
Legal
December 17, 2020
AGS Acquires Provisional iGaming Supplier License in Michigan
Commercial gaming supplier AGS announced yesterday it acquired a provisional iGaming supplier license by the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) to provide proven and engaging online gaming content to state licensed operators. “We are excited about being awarded our provisional iGaming license in Michigan and look forward to helping the state launch its new iGaming […]
Business
October 28, 2020
MotorCity Expands on Debt amid Fears of Second Closure
MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit is making provisions in case a second lockdown on the business is imposed. The Ilitch-owned gambling establishment got an approval from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) during a special meeting Monday to expand on its revolving credit facility and overall finance model. MGCB Unanimously Approved the Plan The casino […]