Detroit Casinos Reopening At 15% Capacity, But Is That Number Sustainable?
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has allowed Detroit's three commercial casinos to reopen next week after four months of closures. But there's a catch.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has allowed Detroit's three commercial casinos to reopen next week after four months of closures. But there's a catch.
One of the 23 tribal casinos in Michigan announced it will reopen next week. The Upper Peninsula has not been hit as hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
While online gambling proponent Red. Brandt Iden has high hopes for revenue, state estimates are much more conservative on expansion.
BetMGM Casino once again led the way among operators for Michigan internet gaming revenue, which continued at a crazy clip in October.
FanDuel Sportsbook overtakes rival DraftKings for the top spot in Michigan October online sports betting handle.
Spokesperson for Michigan's largest tribal operator said tribe's retail sports betting, online gambling products could launch in mid-January.