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 […]
Business
December 2, 2021
GAN Launches Ainsworth Products at TwinSpires through SuperRGS
GAN Limited has revealed that it has completed the Ainsworth Game Technology Limited online gaming content to Churchill Downs Incorporated’s TwinSpires, through its dedicated SuperRGS aggregation platform. GAN follows up on an earlier agreement with Ainsworth to obtain exclusive online rights over the latter’s online games. GAN’s acquisition of Ainsworth was motivated by the former’s desire to expand in the US […]
Casino
November 23, 2021
Two Detroit Casinos Will Mandate Masks, Regardless of Vaccination Status
MGM Grand and MotorCity Casino in Detroit will mandate masks for all patrons who visit their premises, regardless of whether they are vaccinated or not. This new rule will be in effect today (Tuesday, November 23) at noon. The New Rule Is the Outcome of the Face Mask Advisory Mask requirements at these two casinos […]
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 […]
Casino
November 18, 2021
Man Assaults His Girlfriend at Michigan Casino, Faces Criminal Charges
According to news reports, a Michigan man was involved in an incident with his girlfriend at Saginaw’s Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort and is now facing a sexual assault charge. Logan Alexander Eilts, who is 20 and resides in Saginaw, assaulted the 18-year-old woman on November 10, while she was sleeping at the hotel. Eilts […]
Industry
November 17, 2021
New iGaming Platform Coming to Michigan Through Soaring Eagle Casino
Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort on Tuesday announced a new partnership with Kambi Group and GAN to expand its reach into the online gaming and sports betting industries, launching an online platform “Eagle Casino and Sports” in early 2022. This will allow users to play online games and access sports betting. The games available online […]
Casino
November 15, 2021
UAW Member to Appear in Court in Case of $2M Embezzlement
Another hearing is set for today in the case of Timothy Edmunds, a Michigan local representative for United Auto Workers, who has been detained and charged with embezzling $2 million from the fund’s money. He is set to appear in court today as he is currently “temporarily detained,” which means that he may still be […]
Poker
November 12, 2021
BetMGM Rolls Out End Boss Poker Series Featuring Multiple Poker Tournaments
Earlier this week, BetMGM, the joint venture of MGM Resorts and Entain, announced the debut of The End Boss Poker Series. The market-leading sports betting and entertainment company revealed that the event will run from November 23 through November 28. BetMGM Introduces New Poker Series This Month Created in collaboration with Daren “End Boss” Elias, […]
Business
November 11, 2021
Pariplay Continues North American Expansion, Inks BetMGM Content Deal
Pariplay continues its expansion in North America. The leading aggregator and content provider inked a content deal with BetMGM on Thursday this week. BetMGM Joins Forces with Pariplay Aspire Global’s leading aggregator and content provider, Pariplay, announced on Thursday this week that it inked an agreement with BetMGM. Under the deal, Pariplay will provide its […]
Sports
November 2, 2021
Low6 Signs Third US Sports Partnership with the NBA’s Pistons
Expert in sports gamification Low6 continued to expand its presence across professional sports in the US by entering into another significant sports partnership, this time with the NBA’s Detroit Pistons. First NBA Partner The partnership between UK-based Low6 and the Michigan-based franchise from the NBA followed the same blueprint the sports gamification company established with […]