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Casino
December 4, 2023
Historic Labor Agreement Ends 47-Day Strike at MGM Grand Detroit Casino
After a grueling 47-day standoff, the Detroit Casino Council announced the ratification of a groundbreaking labor agreement with MGM Grand Detroit, effectively bringing an end to the strike that commenced on October 17. The agreement, hailed as historic, follows similar resolutions with Hollywood Casino at Greektown and MotorCity Casino, solidifying a united front for the […]
Industry
November 30, 2023
Striking MGM Grand Casino Employees Continue Negotiations
Last month, unionized casino workers at Detroit’s three casinos, MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown, launched a strike. The move came at a time when the workers asked for better working conditions, including pay raises, job security and workload reduction. The strike saw 3,700 casino workers, including dealers, housekeepers and other […]
Lottery
November 23, 2023
Lucky for Life Player Grabs $390,000 Thanks to a Cashier Mistake
The mistake of a Michigan cashier has resulted in a $390,000 win for an Illinois man. The winner, Michael Sopejstal, was playing the Lucky for Life game but preferred to select the lump-sum payment. Sopejstal, 60, said that he is a regular Lucky for Life player who would always buy a ticket for 10 or […]
Casino
November 21, 2023
MGM Grand Detroit Workers Reject Labor Contract And Continue Strike
The strike by unionized casino workers at MGM Grand Detroit continues after they rejected a tentative five-year labor contract. The decision stands in contrast to the resolution reached at MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown, where workers overwhelmingly approved the proposed agreements, ending their 34-day strike. Detroit Casino Council Faces Scrutiny as MGM Grand […]
Industry
November 17, 2023
Casino Workers on Strike in Detroit Supported by AFL-CIO President
In mid-October, casino workers from the three casinos in Detroit, Michigan, joined forces for a strike, asking for an increase in their wages and better health care amid the ongoing rise in the cost of living and increasing inflation. Currently, the Detroit Casino Council represents the casino employees including dealers, valets, food and beverage workers, […]
Business
November 14, 2023
PrizePicks Returns to Michigan with a Free-to-Play Product
PrizePicks has returned to Michigan, this time launching a free-to-play version of its pick’em daily fantasy sports game. The company’s pay-to-play product was recently outlawed in the state but PrizePicks seems to be adapting quickly. The free-to-play spin of the company’s product will first hit Michigan’s gaming market, allowing fans to once again play with […]
Lottery
November 1, 2023
MI Woman Tries Out Lucky for Life for the First Time, Wins $390,000
A lucky woman from Warren, Michigan, has won a $390,000 jackpot playing Lucky for Life. What makes this win so special is the fact that this was the first time she ever played the game. Shayla Kauflin, 39, explained that she bought the Lucky for Life ticket on a whim. She was browsing the Michigan […]
Business
November 1, 2023
Light & Wonder Leverages Playzido to Supply Caesars with Sweet 16 Blackjack in Michigan
Light & Wonder has leveraged its content creation platform Playzido to supply bespoke content to Caesars Digital online in Michigan. As a result, the latter company’s Caesars Palace Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino brands will now be able to engage fans with an exclusive version of HITSqwad Gaming’s Sweet 16 Blackjack game. The […]
Casino
November 1, 2023
Regulatory Pressure Forces VGW to Withdraw Social Casinos from Michigan
Prominent social casino operator Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) has announced its decision to pull out of the Michigan market. The move follows a series of regulatory crackdowns on unlicensed gambling operations, ultimately forcing VGW to discontinue its popular social gaming brands, including Chumba Casino, Global Poker, and Luckyland Slots, in Michigan. Social Casinos Thrive Despite […]
Legal
October 25, 2023
Michigan Authorities Seize Illegal Gaming Machines and Gift Cards Worth $182,430
Michigan state investigators executed two search warrants leading to the seizure of illegal gaming equipment and gift cards. The raids took place on 18 October and resulted in authorities confiscating six slot-type gaming machines, 11 computers, $6,306 in suspected gambling proceeds, and $182,430 worth of Simon Giftcards. Authorities Collaborated to Ensure Decisive Action The operation […]
