Detroit Casinos Eclipse $2 Billion In School Aid Fund Contribution
Since the state began issuing licenses 20 years ago, the Detroit casinos' School Aid Fund contribution has come to $2.2 billion.
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.
Since the state began issuing licenses 20 years ago, the Detroit casinos' School Aid Fund contribution has come to $2.2 billion.
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