By Martina-Nikoleta Tsvetkova

Legal

Reversal of Lifetime Ban Brings 500 Gamblers Back to Detroit Casinos

June 9, 2021

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 […]

By Eva Ivanova

Poker

Poker Is on the Cards for Detroit This Friday

January 15, 2021

The Michigan Gaming Control Board approved Detroit’s three casinos to open their poker rooms. On Wednesday MGM Grand Detroit sent out an email to its customers, that its poker room will be open on Friday. Detroit Poker Is Back on the Table and It Is Official This Time The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) officially […]

By Stoyan Todorov

Casino

Detroit Casinos Open Doors on Wednesday, December 23

December 21, 2020

Casinos in Detroit are prepared to reopen on Wednesday, following an executive order by Governor Gretchen Whitmer allowing them to return back to work in a limited capacity. Detroit’s Casinos Reopen Doors on Wednesday Detroit’s casinos are planning to reopen this week, having been shut down for over a month. All three properties have laid […]

By Julie Moraine

Sports

FanDuel Becomes Official Sports Betting Partner for the Pistons

November 30, 2020

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 […]

By Mike Johnson

Casino

Detroit Loses $10m on Casino Shutdowns, $50m on the Line

November 25, 2020

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 […]

By Mathilde Adam

Casino

Detroit Casinos Report $101.4 Million Revenue in October, 18.9% Drop Year-on-Year

November 11, 2020

Aggregated revenue from Detroit’s three casinos totaled $101.4 million while operating at 15% since reopening this summer. October Results Better Than September Detroit’s three casinos reported $101.4 million in revenue in October. Compared with September’s results, revenue increased by 6.7%. Casinos still operate at 15% capacity to limit the spread of Covid-19. Slot machines and […]

By Julie Moraine

Business

MotorCity Expands on Debt amid Fears of Second Closure

October 28, 2020

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 […]

By Fiona Simmons

Casino

Casinos in the Great Lakes State Receive Re-Opening Date

July 30, 2020

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 […]

By Fiona Simmons

Casino

Casinos in Detroit Prepared to Reopen Following Strict Health and Safety Protocols

June 28, 2020

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 […]

By Mike Johnson

Casino

Casinos In Detroit Extend Closure Putting Workers On Furlough

March 30, 2020

The three main casinos in Detroit have extended the temporary closure by two more weeks, at least until April 13, as the coronavirus /Covid-19/ outbreak in the state worsens, leaving thousands of its employees with no paychecks. Health Situation Requires Extension The initial period for the temporary shutdown of operations expires Tuesday, March 31, and […]