An Inside Look At Michigan Sportsbooks Just Hours Away From Launch
Legal sports betting is set to being in Michigan on Wednesday.
A Michigan native, Matt has worked at newspapers in Michigan, Missouri and the Virgin Islands.
A versatile sports reporter, Matt has covered sailing on the Great Lakes, cricket in the Caribbean, high school and pro playoffs, and the Olympics in Rio. He's also the former host of the Locked On Pistons Podcast and producer of a documentary on Emoni Bates. A former blackjack dealer, Matt has studied the industry from all sides.
Legal sports betting is set to being in Michigan on Wednesday.
Ohio is considering sports betting, which would add another neighboring competitor to the Michigan sports betting market.
While Michigan opened retail sportsbooks last month, gamblers throughout the state are now missing the chance to bet on obscure sports like darts.
The city of Detroit projects a loss of $112 million of gambling revenue from its three casinos because of the coronavirus.
There is a renewed push in Nevada for legal political betting.
Detroit's three casinos won't open until at least mid-May, though golfing and boating can resume. Some Michigan tribal casinos are scheduled to open May 1.