Casino
December 12, 2020
Gun Lake Casino in Michigan Shares $150M with Authorities in 10 Years
More than $150 million was shared with local and state governments since the Gun Lake Casino in Michigan opened nearly 10 years ago. Employing more than 1,100 people, the casino operates while following strict health and safety guidelines during the pandemic. Gun Lake Casino Shares $150m in Michigan and Beyond Since its opening in February […]
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
December 1, 2020
Michigan Senator Announces Possible Online Casino Launch in December
Michigan casinos might soon be able to launch their sports betting and iGaming offerings, pending lawmakers’ potential approval on December 1. Michigan’s Legislative Process Coming to an End With a possible final vote this Tuesday, Michigan lawmakers are expected to approve a new bill allowing state casinos to launch sports betting and online gambling operations, […]
Sports
November 30, 2020
DraftKings Inks Partnership with Detroit Pistons
NBA team, Detroit Pistons inked a partnership with the sports betting operator DraftKings today. Under the agreement, DraftKings became an official sports betting partner of the Pistons. Detroit Pistons and DraftKings Ink A Partnership Deal DraftKings, the daily fantasy and sports betting operator has announced a new partnership with the NBA franchise Detroit Pistons today. […]
Sports
November 30, 2020
FanDuel Becomes Official Sports Betting Partner for the Pistons
FanDuel Group announced today it entered into a multi-year partnership with the Detroit Pistons to become the official sports betting partner of the franchise from the National Basketball Association (NBA). FanDuel Sportsbook Linked to Pistons’ Fans Under the terms of the deal, FanDuel will gain access to official marks and logos of the Pistons, as […]
Business
November 25, 2020
GiG Gets License to Carry WSN Sports Betting Operations in Michigan
GiG said on Monday it has secured a sports betting license in Michigan for its affiliate website WSN.com. GiG’s flagship sports news brand will now operate in 10 states across the US. WSN Now Licensed in 10 US States Sports betting technology provider Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) announced on November 23 that it has successfully […]
Casino
November 25, 2020
Detroit Loses $10m on Casino Shutdowns, $50m on the Line
Should Detroit’s casino remain shut until spring, the city will stand to lose $50 million in tax revenue. The City of Detroit Faces Casino Tax Revenue Shortages Detroit is in for a rough ride as the city’s bracing for millions lost due to the covid-19 crisis which throttled the healthcare system and forced mandatory shutdowns […]
Casino
November 17, 2020
FireKeepers To Remain Open Despite Order From State of Michigan
Tribe-owned FireKeepers Casino Hotel will not close like other Michigan gaming facilities, following a State order issued Sunday ordering the closing of entertainment venues. CEO Confident FireKeepers Casinos Did Not Influence Covid-19 Spread FireKeepers Casino Hotel in Battle Creek will remain open despite an order issued on November 15 by the Michigan Department of Health […]
Casino
November 17, 2020
Michigan’s State Casinos Ordered to Shut Down from Nov 18
On Monday, September 15, the Michigan’s Department of Health announced new shutdowns for a range of properties, including the state’s 26 casinos. Michigan Announces New Shutdowns for State Casinos The state of Michigan is on the horns of another dilemma, faced with climbing cases of COVID-19 infections. Amid the uncertainty about the pandemic, Governor Gretchen […]
Industry
November 1, 2020
Lucky Winner Takes Home $2M Powerball Prize in Michigan
An exceptionally lucky man from Farwell, Michigan won a $2 million Powerball prize earlier this week. The 65-year-old Robert Mihalyfi won the Powerball draw on September 30 by matching the drawn numbers – 14-18-36-49-67. The Powerball tickets are available for sale in Michigan at both retailers and online at the cost of $2 each.However, if […]