About PlayMichigan
Since 2018, PlayMichigan has been a regularly updated local resource for news and information about the Michigan online gambling industry.
With the repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), we have offered extensive coverage of online casinos and sports betting, as well as Detroit’s three retail casinos and 24 tribal casinos across the state. Read below to learn who we are, how we operate, and how to get in touch with us.
The PlayMichigan mission
Our mission at PlayMichigan is simple. It comes down to four words:
⚒️ Help: We help players get the tools they need to enjoy all the gaming experiences Michigan has to offer.
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- If that’s a Michigan promo code, we’ll share it with you. If it’s a customer support number at a Michigan sportsbook, we’ll list it.
💡 Inform: We present the news that’s shaping the state’s gaming industry in one straightforward news feed.
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- Our writers’ coverage of the Michigan online gambling industry has been cited by sites such as Sports Illustrated, NPR, and Business Insider.
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⚖️ Evaluate: In Michigan, you have dozens of online and retail casinos and sportsbooks to choose from. Each of our editors has spent hundreds of hours reviewing every legal and regulated igaming operator in the state.
🎲 Entertain: We believe that gambling, at its best, should be fun. That’s why you’ll find responsible gambling sections on nearly all of our pages to help you tailor a gaming experience that works with your budget.
The team at PlayMichigan follows a specific formula, whether we’re reviewing casinos, sportsbooks, poker sites, or any other online gambling market. Our in-depth How We Rate guide breaks these components down in detail, but here are a few top-level details to know:
✅ Our site deals only with Michigan Gaming Control Board-regulated sites. We do not cover the offshore market, and we educate our visitors about the risks associated with theoe sites.
✅ Every licensed online casino and sportsbook in Michigan gets reviewed by our editors.
✅ We scour the sites we play. We take hundreds of spins on a slot machine. We play live dealer games at length, and we interact with the dealers to fully capture the experience. We reach out to customer support with every question that arises. We try every site on desktop and mobile (where available). We think like players because that’s who our audience is, and that’s who we are.
Key components of every PlayMichigan review
Safety and Security
We only deal with licensed and regulated operators, and we pay special attention to, for example, the fact that BetMGM Sportsbook allows us to log in using an Apple passkey while also offering strong two-factor authentication.
Payout Speeds
The single-biggest topic of conversation in all gambling forums, payout speed is at the top of mind for all players. We’ll tell you which payment methods pay fastest, including those that will get you your winnings as close to “instantly” as possible.
Game Selection
We break down casino game data by game type and look at sports betting markets not just by the total breadth of markets offered, but also by their depth. So, if you’re a jackpot slots player, check out FanDuel Casino’s library of 600+ jackpot slots. And, if you like to bet Michigan teams exclusively, you’ll find an incredible lineup of Michigan sports markets at DraftKings Sportsbook.
Welcome Offers and Ongoing Promos
Let’s face it: players know that igaming sites roll out the red carpet to get you to join and send you enticing promos to keep you there. We break down each operator’s welcome bonus and list every ongoing promo available on their sites. We update this information every week, so you can trust that our information is up to date.
Our editorial process and policies
We at PlayMichigan take great pride in providing trustworthy resources and information pertaining to regulated gambling sites in Michigan. We rely only on reputable sources for our information and are transparent about where it comes from.
Here at PlayMichigan, we follow these guidelines as part of our editorial process:
Independence
Editorial content is in no way affected by our advertising relationships. We exert editorial independence.
Objectivity
We aim to provide only objective, credible information about Michigan sports betting and gambling. We do this to serve as a resource for bettors and anyone looking for more information about gambling in Michigan.
Feedback
We are open to feedback and want to make sure we have the most up-to-date information. If you see any issues or inaccuracies on our site, please contact us.
Fact Checking
Tyler Andrews, Martin Harris, or Alec Cunningham fact-checks all of our pages at the point of publication or of any major content update. You’ll find a fact-checker icon displayed prominently at the top of our pages.
Update Cadence
Our team follows a dedicated page update cadence, with our most high-traffic content receiving multiple updates per week, ensuring any information about operator promos, game libraries, and market availability is always accurate.
Advertising disclosure
You will see some advertisements for Michigan gambling sites on our website. We have affiliate partnerships with these companies but they in no way dictate or control our news content or editorial decisions. Every website that we review and promote is legally licensed to operate in the United States and approved by the MGCB.
We do not accept paid advertising outside of these partnerships and we do not accept guest posts or submissions. All content published on our site is written by professional journalists who are experts on the Michigan gambling industry.
Meet our team
Our parent company: Catena Media
PlayMichigan is one of dozens of Play-branded sites in the Catena Media network. As a media site that provides information on legal gambling, we undergo vendor licensing and registration to ensure compliance with strict guidelines.
Licensing
PlayMichigan, under parent company Catena Operations Ltd., is licensed by the Michigan Gambling Control Board as a registered vendor in Michigan.
Our licensing details: #007543 (Active as of December 14, 2020)
As a licensed media affiliate in Michigan, we only provide information about legal, regulated gambling websites. We do not promote or endorse offshore gambling of any kind.
As Seen On
Our responsible gambling promise
At PlayMichigan, we keep responsible gambling at the forefront of the conversation. Players need to know what responsible gambling options are available and how to access them. On all of our review pages, we identify those features. Whether it’s voluntary self-exclusion options, bankroll management tools, or time limits, we’ll make sure you know what to expect from the start.
We also want to make sure our readers know what options the state of Michigan offers its players. To that end, here are some important services to know:
- The Michigan Responsible Gambling hotline: 1-888-223-3044
- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services helpline: 1-800-270-7117
- Don’t Regret the Bet, Michigan’s gambling support website
- Gam-Anon, the international online support site, dedicated to helping people find support for gambling addiction
If you or anyone you know struggles with gambling addiction, don’t wait. Reach out to someone now.
Join our team
Catena Media is growing. If you are a qualified candidate interested in joining our team, we’d like to hear from you. Visit our careers page for information on current openings.