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COVID-19 restrictions soon to be lifted in Detroit
The casino gaming industry in Detroit could soon take off once again as a ban on capacity limits is set to expire in just a few weeks. Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently delivered the good news, and casino leaders have been lobbying for this change for weeks. According to the announcement from Whitmer, casinos will be […]
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Michigan Sports Betting Continues to Post Big Numbers
The Michigan Gaming Control Board recently announced the April online sports betting totals, and it was another strong month for the state. The online total handle was $249.9 million, pushing the state over the $1 billion mark since January 22. Despite another strong month in April, the online sports betting handle actually dropped by more […]
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PointsBet Casino Now Live in Michigan
There is another new online casino option in the state of Michigan, and it is a name that is familiar with bettors in the state. PointsBet launched its MI online casino platform earlier this week after receiving approval from the Michigan Gaming Control Board. PointsBet successfully launched its online sportsbook in Michigan on January 22, […]
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Kalm Resigns From MGCB Post
The iGaming industry in the state of Michigan has shown tremendous growth since a launch in late January, and the Michigan Gaming Control Board has been behind the impressive numbers. Now the MGCB will have to continue with a new person in charge. Executive Director Richard Kalm announced last week that he has stepped down […]
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Michigan Sports Betting Surges in March
In just the second full month of online sports betting, Michigan continues to prove that it is one of the top markets in the United States. It was another record-setting month for the state, and the 2021 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament helped drive the numbers. The total sports betting handle for March was $383.7 million. […]
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Big Month For Detroit Casinos
The emerging sports betting industry in Michigan has been getting all of the attention, but the casino industry has been posting some significant numbers as well. In March, the three commercial casinos in Detroit posted a revenue of nearly $114 million. There are still some COVID-19 restrictions in place at the properties in Detroit, but […]
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Online Betting in Michigan Gives Sportsbooks Big Boost
The sports betting industry throughout the United States has seen an impressive bounce-back after a disappointing 2020, and the state of Michigan is playing a massive role in those numbers. Of course, the industry in 2020 was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the lack of live sports hurt overall handle and revenue. February […]
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Grand Traverse Band & William Hill have impressive February
The total sports betting handle in the state of Michigan was more than $300 million, and that number is expected to climb in March. Michigan sports betting has actually been available since March, but most bettors prefer to do their betting online. There are more than 10 online sportsbooks in the state of Michigan already, […]
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Wolverines Have Favorable NCAA Title Odds
The Michigan sports betting industry is already off to a huge start, and March should be another record-setting month for the state. The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is always a popular event, and this year, it’s extra special in the state of Michigan. The Michigan Wolverines are the top seed in the East Region, and […]
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Michigan Sports Betting Has Big February
Michigan officially launched online sports betting near the end of February, and the state saw some terrific results. That set the stage for a big month of February, and it now appears as if Michigan could become one of the biggest sports betting markets in the United States. The total sports betting handle for the […]
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