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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 AGA Projects Flat NFL Betting as Michigan Blocks Kalshi Sports Contracts

The American Gaming Association says the continued growth of prediction markets will help stall NFL sports betting this year

Noah Dmello • 5 hours ago

News MGM Grand Detroit Names Ryan Bufalini Vice President of Marketing

MGM Grand Detroit hired its new marketing chief, Ryan Bufalini, away from rival Hollywood Casino down the street

Tyler Andrews • September 10, 2026

Ryan Bufalini has been named MGM Grand Detroit's new head of marketing.

News MGCB Renews Detroit Casino Licenses for Another Year

Michigan regulators unanimously renewed Detroit casino licenses this week, keeping hundreds of millions in tax dollars flowing through 2027

Tyler Andrews • September 10, 2026

News Robinhood Agrees to Halt Sports Contracts in Michigan

Robinhood agreed to halt sports event contracts in Michigan under a court deal, following Kalshi's court-ordered exit weeks earlier

Tyler Andrews • September 10, 2026

News Hard Rock Hotstepper Leads Michigan as Huff N’ Puff Games Climb Rankings

Hard Rock Hotstepper was the most-played online casino game in August at Hard Rock Bet Online Casino in Michigan

Noah Dmello • September 10, 2026

News Fanatics Sportsbook's Fair Play Max Protects Michigan Sports Bettors from Injury-wrecked Props

Fanatics Sportsbook's Fair Play Max protects Michigan bettors' player prop wagers from injuries and dead plays all football season

Tyler Andrews • September 9, 2026

News Four Winds Casino Ticket Giveaway Offers Chance to See Joe in New Buffalo

Four Winds Casino's giveaway for R&B artist Joe's Sept. 26 show closes Sept. 18, with five winners each receiving a pair of tickets to Silver Creek.

Tyler Andrews • September 9, 2026

News New BetMGM Michigan Bonus Code: Get 50 Reward Points Plus $150 Bonus Bets

No promo code needed; Michigan bettors get $150 in BetMGM bonus bets and 50 BetMGM Rewards Points for winning a $10 first bet

Tyler Andrews • September 9, 2026

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