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Did Michigan Miss A Golden Opportunity To Boost Casino Revenue In 2017?

Detroit's three commercial casinos saw revenue rise by 1.1 percent in 2017, but that number could have been significantly higher if the state had acted on online gambling.

Posted on: January 15, 2018 | | Steve Ruddock

Michigan Lottery Gives Back With Excellence In Education Award

It's common for state lotteries to fund educational programs. In Michigan, the lottery goes above and beyond, thanks to its weekly Excellence In Education Award.

Posted on: January 7, 2018 | | Steve Ruddock

After A Brief Cameo, Online Gambling Gets Shelved Until 2018

Michigan's online gambling resurfaced for a committee vote last week. The bill quickly submerged after the vote and won't be seen again until 2018.

Posted on: December 15, 2017 | | Steve Ruddock

Legalization Of Online Gaming Remains Elusive in Michigan

"There's always next year." That's the refrain already coming out of Michigan as the state's online gaming legislation collects dust.

Posted on: December 9, 2017 | | Steve Ruddock

Detroit’s Three Casinos Post Another Positive Month In October

For the eighth time in 10 months, Detroit's commercial casinos — MGM, Greektown, and MotorCity — posted year-over-year revenue increases.

Posted on: November 29, 2017 | | Steve Ruddock

Make Some Room, Michigan: Two More States Legalize Online Lottery

At the start of 2017, Michigan was one of four states with online lottery. Soon, it will be one of six: Pennsylvania and New Hampshire have joined the club.

Posted on: November 8, 2017 | | Steve Ruddock

New York Poker Pro Takes Down The Largest Poker Tournament In Michigan History

Battle Creek's FireKeepers Casino has been a very hospitable stop for both the Mid-States Poker Tour and poker pro Chris Meyers.

Posted on: October 24, 2017 | | Steve Ruddock

Lottery Players Set Sail Thanks To Second-Chance Online Drawing

Five Michiganders are going on a cruise thanks to a second-chance online drawing, and it will soon be easier than ever to win these kinds of prizes.

Posted on: October 11, 2017 | | Steve Ruddock

Billion Dollar Golden Ticket Game Has Fallen Flat In Michigan

Even with a trip to Las Vegas and potential billion-dollar payday, the Michigan Lottery's Golden Ticket game is struggling to sell tickets.

Posted on: October 2, 2017 | | Steve Ruddock

Michigan Lottery Will Launch A New Rewards Program Early Next Year

The Michigan Lottery is scrapping its current rewards program where players enter codes for losing tickets and will debut a new program in early 2018.

Posted on: September 26, 2017 | | Steve Ruddock