$24.2 Million March Retail Handle Closes Year 1 Of Sports Betting For Detroit Casinos
Greektown Casino led the downtown Detroit scene as Michigan sports betting passed the 1-year mark. Retail locations took in $24.2 million in bets in March.
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Greektown Casino led the downtown Detroit scene as Michigan sports betting passed the 1-year mark. Retail locations took in $24.2 million in bets in March.
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