Gambling News - 'Michigan'
Casino
November 28, 2025
DraftKings Pays Largest Online Casino Jackpot Worth $22.4M
DraftKings turned the dreams of one American true on Thanksgiving, after the company awarded a $22.4 million jackpot won off a single $0.20 wager, for what is currently the largest single-sum won from any online casino in the United States. The win occurred on Wednesday morning and has set a new record for the highest […]
Lottery
November 19, 2025
Michigan Woman Wins $1M After Going Out for a Late-Night Snack
A lucky woman from Michigan has won a seven-figure sum after buying a ticket on a whim during a late-night food run. The lucky woman said she intended to save her winnings and hadn’t made any big plans yet. Michigan Lottery Player Wins $1M According to the Michigan Lottery, the Kent County player was out […]
Sports
November 4, 2025
After NBA Debacle, Michigan Introduces Sports Betting Safeguards
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has introduced new safeguards to protect sports gamblers in the wake of what could be the largest scandal to involve a major gambling league – the NBA. Michigan Gambling Regulator Wants More Done to Protect Sports Bettors from NBA-style Fiascos Following the past couple of days, the MGCB has […]
Lottery
October 22, 2025
Woman Wins $100,000 From Powerball Lottery After Asking ChatGPT for Numbers
A woman from Michigan has recently won the Powerball lottery by having an AI generate numbers for her. 45-year-old Tammy Carvey has won a whopping $100,000 by using the numbers provided by ChatGPT. In her own words: “I asked ChatGPT for a set of Powerball numbers, and those are the numbers I played.” Four of […]
Lottery
October 15, 2025
Michigan Man Wins Almost Half a Million from Fantasy 5
The Michigan Lottery announced on October 13 that a lucky Kent County man has become the recipient of a prize of almost half a million dollars. The lucky winner, who preferred anonymity, discussed his win with lottery officials, saying that the extra money will provide him with a “nice financial cushion” ahead of his retirement. […]
Industry
October 6, 2025
MGCB: Participation in Prediction Markets Will Carry Risks for Licensees
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has warned that gambling operators and other parties seeking to get into the fast-growing prediction markets space that their licenses could be revoked. This comes as regulators and regulated industry stakeholders continue to argue that prediction markets constitute unregulated sports betting. Prediction Markets Have Continued to Grow Despite the […]
Lottery
September 30, 2025
Michigan Man Buys Lottery Ticket on a Whim, Wins $2M
A lucky man from Michigan has proven that we should listen to our inner voices after winning $2 million thanks to a ticket he bought on a whim. In an interview with the lottery, the fortunate player said that he plans to save his winnings. Man Turns Random Whim into $2M According to the Michigan […]
Casino
September 30, 2025
Caesars Awards Two Massive Online Jackpots
Caesars Entertainment’s online casinos have awarded the largest progressive jackpot to date, with 603,667 won on September 18, and a close second coming only several days later, on September 24, when another player won $527,710. What makes the feat more remarkable is the fact that the wins were scored on the very same game – […]
Industry
September 24, 2025
MGCB Orders Eight Illegal Online Gambling Sites to Shut Down
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist orders to eight additional unlicensed online gambling platforms. According to the regulator, these operators were targeting Michigan residents without proper state authorization. MGCB Issues Eight Cease-and-Desist Orders The platforms directed to halt their gambling services include Bspin Casino, Everygame Casino, Everygame Sports Casino, Kudos Casino, PlayCroco […]
Industry
September 22, 2025
Michigan Lottery Player Wins $500K, Powerball Fan Grabs $150K
Two Michigan players have won mouth-watering prizes from the lottery. One of them was an instant ticket buyer, while the other was a Powerball enthusiast aiming at the big money. One Zero, Then Another, and Another The Michigan Lottery reported that a 69-year-old Macomb County man won $500,000 from Spectacular Wild Time, one of the […]