Business
February 10, 2023
MGCB Green-Lights 888 to Become Hannahville’s New Platform Provider
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), which is responsible for implementing, managing, and enforcing the Michigan Gaming Control & Revenue Act’s provisions, has given the green light to 888’s VHL Michigan subsidiary to turn into the Hannahville tribe’s new platform provider under the Sports Illustrated brand. Twin Spires Exited the Business in 2022 The Hannahville […]
Poker
January 27, 2023
Professional Poker Player Sentenced to Probation in Michigan
On Thursday, the gambling regulator in the state, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), unveiled details regarding the recent sentencing. The regulator explained that Thatcher was sentenced to 12 months of probation on January 19, 2023. The penalty comes after the poker pro pleaded guilty early in December to one felony count for his participation […]
Esports
June 16, 2021
Michigan Reports Total Betting Handle of $237.6m in May
The state of Michigan reported $114.31 million in gross internet gaming and sports betting receipts in May, down 0.8% from April. Horse Racing Could Bring $1.2B to the State The gross gaming revenue generated by online gaming operators in May amounted to $94.85 million. Additionally, e-sports betting operators reported $19.46 million of total gross sports […]
Legal
June 9, 2021
Reversal of Lifetime Ban Brings 500 Gamblers Back to Detroit Casinos
Gamblers who previously put their names on the voluntary exclusion list for Detroit’s three casinos now have a path back inside due to a new law. Voluntary Exclusion List Introduces Shorter Duration A total of 545 people have removed their names from the Michigan Disassociated Persons List following the adoption of a new law. The […]
Industry
March 18, 2021
Michigan Sports Betting Popularity Skyrockets in February
February was the first full month of legal sports wagering in Michigan. Undoubtedly, the activity proved to be highly popular based on results released by the Michigan regulator. Sports Betting Popularity Skyrockets in Michigan After the first full month of legal sports betting action, residents in Michigan proved that the activity is highly popular. The […]
Legal
December 11, 2020
MGCB Approves 15 Provisional Online Sports Betting Licenses
After it started accepting license applications in May, the Michigan Gaming Control Board announced that it approved 15 provisional licenses for online and sports betting. The leading industry operators FanDuel, William Hill, DraftKings, and PointsBet have secured a provisional license in Michigan. 15 Provisional Licenses Approved by Michigan Regulator The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) […]
Legal
September 24, 2020
Online Sports Betting en Route in Michigan
The regulated online sports betting in Michigan is now one step closer. The Control Board completed the public hearing of the rules for online sports betting this week. Michigan Online Sports Betting One Step Closer to Legalizing Michigan is getting closer to online sports betting with each day. Wednesday, September 23, the Michigan Gaming Control […]
Legal
May 22, 2020
Michigan Gaming Regulator Started Accepting License Applications
Michigan’s Gaming regulator is now accepting applications for online gambling licenses. MGCB Now Accepts Applications for Gambling Licenses The Michigan’s Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has started accepting online applications for gambling licenses. The regulator shared all necessary details and the application form on their web site. Furthermore, MGCB now has committed a separate form which […]
Business
January 27, 2020
Michigan Online Poker Not Quite There Yet
In December 2019, Michigan became the sixth US state to legalize online poker, rounding up a year marked with significant events for the online gambling industry and setting up the perfect opening full of hopes and expectations for 2020. Players, Hold Your Horses Passing the Lawful Internet Gaming Act by itself does not mean that […]