Closed Detroit Casinos Down 39.2% In 2020; Fantasy Contests Helped State
Michigan released its first daily fantasy sports revenues since the sector was regulated by expanded gaming laws in December.
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Michigan released its first daily fantasy sports revenues since the sector was regulated by expanded gaming laws in December.
Tensions are high in Lansing these days, which could impact movement on political fights related to Michigan sports betting.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has sent draft rules for mobile sports betting and iGaming to stakeholders, as some are pushing for emergency rules to hasten the process.
Outside of Detroit, many of the 12 other Lower Peninsula casinos have forged partnerships.
Summer months could see the NBA playoffs, Stanley Cup playoffs and MLB regular season all taking place at once.
Betting against the hometown teams is already a trend in Detroit.