Michigan Online Gambling News

The PlayMichigan news team covers all the breaking news in the Michigan gaming industry. Whether it’s MI online casino updates, Michigan sports betting news, online poker information, or updates from the Michigan retail casino industry, we follow it.

We focus on the regulated market, so you can trust that all the operators we discuss in the news are regulated by the Michigan Gaming Control Board and legal to operate in the state. What’s more, our writers stay in direct communication with gaming regulators and operators, so you can trust that we’ll bring you the voices of those key gaming stakeholders in the state.

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News BetMGM CEO Addresses Rising Competition in Michigan iGaming Market

BetMGM's CEO discussed new competitors entering Michigan's iGaming market during the company's Q2 2026 earnings call

Corey Sharp • 4 hours ago

BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt discussed new competitors entering Michigan's iGaming market during the company's Q2 earnings call.

News Michigan Named Among Top 5 States For Casino Experience

Michigan's casino industry ranks fifth nationally in a new player experience study

Corey Sharp • July 28, 2026

Aerial view of MotorCity Casino Hotel in downtown Detroit at sunset

News Jim Townsend Named Chair of Michigan Gaming Control Board

Gov. Whitmer appoints Jim Townsend to chair the Michigan Gaming Control Board a day after Jim Ananich announced his resignation

Corey Sharp • July 24, 2026

Gov. Whitmer appointed Jim Townsend to chair the Michigan Gaming Control Board.

News Four Winds New Buffalo Sets Hallo-Queen Drag Brunch, Dinner for Oct. 11

Two Halloween-themed drag shows hit Four Winds New Buffalo on Sunday, Oct. 11. Tickets run from $70 for general admission and $120 for the full VIP upgrade.

Tyler Andrews • July 24, 2026

News Michigan Congresswoman Backs Bill Requiring Facial Recognition Age Checks for Bettors

A Michigan congresswoman is co-sponsoring a federal bill requiring facial recognition to be used for age verification on wagering platforms

Corey Sharp • July 24, 2026

News Ananich Resigns as Chair of Michigan Gaming Control Board

Jim Ananich is resigning as chair of the Michigan Gaming Control Board, effective Aug. 1

Corey Sharp • July 23, 2026

News World Cup Fuels $372M June Wagering Surge In Michigan

Michigan sports wagering hit $372.5M in June handle as the World Cup gave bettors an extra boost.

Corey Sharp • July 22, 2026

News Hypernova Megaways Holds Top Spot In Bet365 Michigan Slots Rankings

Hypernova Megaways held its No. 1 spot on bet365 Michigan as 88 Fortunes surged into the top 10

Noah D'Mello • July 22, 2026

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