Report Alleges Michigan Lawmakers Were Enticed To Include Official Data Mandate For Legal Sportsbooks
The Michigan official data mandate for legal sportsbooks may have been the result of leagues wining and dining state lawmakers.
Derek Helling is a former lead writer for PlayMichigan and the current lead writer for PlayUSA and the manager of BetHer. He is a 2013 graduate of the University of Iowa and covers the intersections of sports with business and the law.
The Michigan official data mandate for legal sportsbooks may have been the result of leagues wining and dining state lawmakers.
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