Casino
August 3, 2020
MGM Grand Detroit Re-Opens, Capacity Cap and Other Limitations
MGM Resorts International announced Thursday its MGM Grand Detroit gaming property in Detroit, Michigan, will re-open August 7, albeit with certain limits to some of the venues. The public re-opening will be preceded by an invitation-only event. The casino property will resume operations after months of closure, as in March Governor Gretchen Whitmer ordered casinos, […]
Casino
July 30, 2020
Casinos in the Great Lakes State Receive Re-Opening Date
Casinos in Michigan have been allowed to re-open as State Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order Wednesday to permit the gaming properties to resume operations. The commercial land-based gaming facilities have been closed since mid-March, when the governor issued an executive order to close all non-essential business, in line with the ongoing federal and […]
Business
July 30, 2020
Hannahville Indian Community Secures BetAmerica’s Michigan Presence
Race track and casino operator Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) issued in a press release July 29 that it would launch its sports betting operations in Michigan in partnership with Hannahville Indian Community. Retail BetAmerica Sports Book Under the terms of the agreement reached with the Hannahville Indian tribe, CDI will open a BetAmerica-branded retail sports […]
Business
July 16, 2020
Golden Nugget Readies Up for Gaming and Betting Entry in Michigan
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and Golden Nugget Online Gaming have teamed up for online gambling opportunities in Michigan, ahead of a planned launch in 2021. Golden Nugget to Go Online in Michigan with Sports and Casino Golden Nugget Online Gaming has secured market access into Michigan, one of the latest states to legalize online gambling. […]
Business
July 2, 2020
PointsBet and Detroit Tigers Sign Multi-Year Partnership Deal
Australian-based sportsbook provider PointsBet entered into a multi-year partnership deal with Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise Detroit Tigers, becoming the first sports betting company to enter in a partnership with a team from the professional baseball league. The agreement enters into force at the beginning of the 2020 season of the Tigers. Branding, Promotion, and […]
Casino
June 28, 2020
Casinos in Detroit Prepared to Reopen Following Strict Health and Safety Protocols
Detroit’s casinos prepare to reopen on July 4. The date marks Phase 5 of the state’s restart of economy, but it is yet to be confirmed by state officials if casinos will be allowed to reopen their doors. After More Than Three Months of Suspended Operations, Detroit Casinos Prepare to Reopen Casinos in Detroit, Michigan […]
Business
June 4, 2020
DraftKings Enters Michigan Partnering with Bay Mills Casino
Daily fantasy and sports book operator DraftKings announced today it entered into a partnership deal with Bay Mills Resort & Casino, to bring its mobile sports book app to sports fans across Michigan. Subject to the receipt of all applicable licenses and approvals, the Wolverine State is about to become the 8th, featuring the presence […]
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 […]
Sports
March 4, 2020
Michigan Launch Sports Books Ahead Of March Madness
Michigan’s brick-and-mortar sports betting facilities may become operational ahead of March Madness, a spokesperson for the state regulator said on Tuesday. March Madness Money The Michigan Gaming Control Board has no set date for starting live operations regarding in-person sports betting within the three commercial casinos in Detroit, but the regulator is pushing with the […]
Business
February 25, 2020
William Hill Secures Tribal Gambling Market Access In Michigan
William Hill becomes the next sports betting operator to ensure entry into the forthcoming Michigan market by signing a long-term agreement with the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians /GTB/. Legislation Only two months have passed since in December 2019 State Governor Gretchen Whitmer approved HB 4311, creating the Lawful Internet Gaming Act […]