Casino
January 14, 2022
Michigan Regulators Want to Pull the Plug on Illegal Gaming Machines
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) together with the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) and the Michigan Department of Attorney General have started a crusade against illegal gambling in the state. In an attempt to eradicate unregulated gaming machines and stop illegal wagering activities outside licensed casinos, the regulators have developed a strategy aimed at […]
Casino
January 12, 2022
Detroit Casinos Doubled Combined 2020 Revenue Last Year
2021 ended up being a good year for casinos in Detroit, MI. They came off a slow, COVID-19-ridden 2020 to recover some of their losses. However, they’ll need to continue to do better this year if they want to get back on track. Still, increasing revenue by over 100% from one year to the next […]
Casino
January 3, 2022
Michigan SB 764 to Allow Bettors to Deduct their Losses from Taxation
Michigan’s Governor, Gretchen Whitmer, has ushered in a new age for gambling by signing Senate Bill 764. The bill was signed last week and effectively overwrites some of the Income Tax Act of 1967. Senate Bill 764 Will Allow Bettors to Deduct their Losses from Taxation Thanks to the new bill, punters across Michigan will […]
Industry
December 27, 2021
Playtech Launches Two New Live Studios in Michigan and New Jersey
Just in time for the holiday season, iGaming giant Playtech announced a split-second roll out of its gaming studios in New Jersey and Michigan on Friday. The company, which specializes in the creation of authentic live gaming experiences and has authored the highly acclaimed Age of the Gods live game roulette series, is expanding its […]
Business
December 20, 2021
Michigan Movie Theater Adds Sports Betting Lounge
Sports betting continues to become more commonplace around the US, and Emagine Entertainment wants to push it forward. The movie theater company is thinking outside the box and plans on opening a sports lounge at one of its Michigan venues. If it succeeds, the idea will likely be mirrored across the country, wherever legal. Sports […]
Casino
December 10, 2021
PointsBet Introduces Live Dealer Games to Its Michigan iGaming Platforms
Last July, premier digital gaming operator PointsBet added live dealer games to its New Jersey casino offerings. Now it is time for its Michigan iGaming platform to benefit from the same expansion. The operator announced it would be bringing its immersive live dealer alternatives to the Great Lakes state. Michigan Players to Enjoy Live Games […]
Legal
December 7, 2021
MGCB: Consumers Using Unregulated Operators Face Risks
In a statement on Monday, the gambling regulator in Michigan warned residents of the state that placing bets or gambling via unregulated, black market operators hides unexpected dangers. Using Unregulated Operators May Result in Identity Theft Michigan Gaming Control Board’s (MGCB) executive director, Henry Williams, said in a statement earlier this week that residents who […]
Business
December 2, 2021
GAN Launches Ainsworth Products at TwinSpires through SuperRGS
GAN Limited has revealed that it has completed the Ainsworth Game Technology Limited online gaming content to Churchill Downs Incorporated’s TwinSpires, through its dedicated SuperRGS aggregation platform. GAN follows up on an earlier agreement with Ainsworth to obtain exclusive online rights over the latter’s online games. GAN’s acquisition of Ainsworth was motivated by the former’s desire to expand in the US […]
Casino
November 23, 2021
Two Detroit Casinos Will Mandate Masks, Regardless of Vaccination Status
MGM Grand and MotorCity Casino in Detroit will mandate masks for all patrons who visit their premises, regardless of whether they are vaccinated or not. This new rule will be in effect today (Tuesday, November 23) at noon. The New Rule Is the Outcome of the Face Mask Advisory Mask requirements at these two casinos […]
Industry
November 19, 2021
Michigan Registers Record in October Online Wagering
The trend of setting new sports wagering state records in October was confirmed in Michigan after the internet gaming and online sports betting monthly report released by the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) revealed a handle of $463.3 million. New Online and Cumulative Record The October total Internet gaming and online sports betting handle comprehensively […]