Dan Holmes, Author at Play Michigan

Image of hammer with MGCB on it for story on Michigan smashing illegal gambling machines

Michigan Gaming Control Board — Literally — Smashes Illegal Gambling Machines

The Michigan Gaming Control Board has crushed several illegal gambling machines it seized as part of investigations earlier this year.

Posted on: September 26, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

Michigan online sportsbooks have lower promotions

Michigan Sportsbooks Spend Less on Promos: What That Means For Bonus Bets

Michigan bettors are seeing lower promos. Meanwhile, sportsbooks are making higher profits. What does the future hold?

Posted on: September 25, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

MGM: Operations Normal At All US Casinos Following Ransomware Scare

The news comes a week after hackers Scattered Spider and ALPHV launched ransomware attacks that hindered MGM operations.

Posted on: September 20, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

Eagle soaring, AI being used at Soaring Eagle casino in Michigan

Soaring Eagle Casino Aims To Fly Higher Using AI Tech For Its Slots

Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort uses Artificial Intelligence provided by Quick Custom Intelligence to make visits better for its customers.

Posted on: September 19, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

The big question: Will cyber attacks impact future of Michigan casinos?

What Do Caesars And MGM Attacks Mean For Michigan Casino Gambling?

Despite recent cyber attacks, Detroit casinos are safe to visit, but the ransomware incidents do leave leave questions about the future.

Posted on: September 18, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

Cannabis Industry Trade Show To Be Held At MotorCity Casino

For the first time, MJ Unpacked will be held in Michigan. The cannabis conference will be at the MotorCity Casino in Detroit form Oct. 10-12.

Posted on: September 13, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

Slots Open, But Some Casino Options Unavailable at MGM Grand Detroit Casino

Despite a cyber attack, the MGM Grand Detroit casino has all of its slot machines and tables open, but a few gaming features are unavailable.

Posted on: September 12, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

Apparent Cyber Security Issue Hampers Operations at MGM Grand Detroit

The Detroit casino is part of a system-wide MGM IT outage impacting company email, reservations, bookings and more.

Posted on: September 11, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

Poll Names Gun Lake Best Of The West Among Casinos In Michigan

West Michigan's Revue Magazine polled its readers, who also highlighted FireKeepers and Little River as honorable mention selections.

Posted on: August 29, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

MGCB Looking Into New Daily Fantasy Sports Regulations In Michigan

A new proposed rule from the Michigan Gaming Control Board would ban daily fantasy contests that mimic online sports betting activity.

Posted on: August 18, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

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Michigan Gaming Control Board — Literally — Smashes Illegal Gambling Machines

Michigan Sportsbooks Spend Less on Promos: What That Means For Bonus Bets

MGM: Operations Normal At All US Casinos Following Ransomware Scare

Soaring Eagle Casino Aims To Fly Higher Using AI Tech For Its Slots

What Do Caesars And MGM Attacks Mean For Michigan Casino Gambling?

Cannabis Industry Trade Show To Be Held At MotorCity Casino

Slots Open, But Some Casino Options Unavailable at MGM Grand Detroit Casino

Apparent Cyber Security Issue Hampers Operations at MGM Grand Detroit

Poll Names Gun Lake Best Of The West Among Casinos In Michigan

MGCB Looking Into New Daily Fantasy Sports Regulations In Michigan

DraftKings Enters Michigan Online Poker Market With Real-Money Electric Poker

Michigan iGaming Revenue Tops $191 Million In July; Fourth Best Month Ever

Horseshoe Online Casino Coming To Michigan In September

Is Gardner White Hedging Its Lions Promo With A ‘Mattress Mack’ Style Wager?

College Prop Betting Remains Status Quo In Michigan As Football Season Nears

Online Casinos Revenue Just Grand Through First Half Of 2024, Tops $1 Billion