Dave Briggs

Former Managing Editor PlayMichigan

Dave Briggs is the Managing Editor of PlayMichigan. Before joining PlayMichigan, Briggs spent more than 25 years as a writer and editor covering North American horse racing. For 18 years, he was the editor of The Canadian Sportsman, covering the harness racing industry. He also spent more than five years as the editor of Canadian Thoroughbred magazine. He holds a master’s degree in journalism from Western University and was a 2018 inductee into the Communicators’ Corner of the US Harness Racing Hall of Fame. He has won 26 national writing awards for his coverage of the horse racing industry.

Beyond a deep passion for family and music, Dave has a mostly tragic, lifelong love of Detroit sports teams. The LaSalle, Ontario native has long lived in the Lake Erie beach town of Port Stanley, Ontario with his wife, Laura, and their beloved Vizsla named California.

Michigan gambling industry analysis by Dave Briggs

“Michigan has a robust and sensible gambling sector and is one of only a handful of states that has made the wise decision to legalize online casinos, sports betting and poker. Michiganders benefit significantly. By legalizing online gambling activities, Michigan is providing consumer protection from an activity citizens were widely engaged in illegally and without protection prior to regulation. Further, by regulating and taxing online gambling, that money now stays in Michigan and primarily aids in improving education and funding first responders.”

Important gambling industry articles by Dave Briggs

Michigan Already Leading In Tackling Problem Gambling, But Federal Act Could Help

More Security Robots To Be Deployed At Greektown Casino

Eight Resolutions For The Michigan Gambling Industry In 2024

Expert Says Problem Gambling Is More Prevalent In Young People

Best Month Ever For Michigan Online Casino Revenue In Record-Breaking Year

Responsible Gambling Means Never Giving Michigan Lottery Tickets To Children

Despite The Distractions, Michigan Vs. Ohio State Is The Game We All Need

Michigan Battling For Second Spot Against Other Online Casino States

How Michigan Online Casinos Factor Into The Detroit Casino Strike

Michigan Attorney General Shuts Down Illegal Online Casino

Playbook ESPN Bet Will Use To Drive Customers To Hollywood Online Casino

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