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Umut Ozturk, FireKeepers Spade Poker Champion, Wins Third MSPT Main Event of 2026

Umut Ozturk, who earned a career-best $280,290 at FireKeepers Casino in Battle Creek earlier this year, won a 406-entry MSPT main event in Iowa for $69,451.

Posted on: November 11, 2026 | | PlayMichigan News Team

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Offset Faces MotorCity Casino Lawsuit Over Alleged $100,000 Debt

Offset’s legal dispute with Detroit’s MotorCity Casino Hotel involves an alleged $100,000 unpaid gambling debt and a missed deadline to respond.

Posted on: November 11, 2026 | | PlayMichigan News Team

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Michigan Gambling Tax Increase Urged in Alpena News Opinion

Nicholas Hess argues for higher Michigan gambling taxes as part of a broader revenue strategy, citing gaming receipts and problem-gambling concerns.

Posted on: November 10, 2026 | | PlayMichigan News Team

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Michael Jackson and Don Barden’s $1 Billion Detroit Casino Proposal

Michael Jackson and Detroit businessman Don Barden envisioned Majestic Kingdom as a riverfront casino and entertainment complex, but the 1998 proposal was rejected.

Posted on: November 10, 2026 | | PlayMichigan News Team

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MGCB Marks Illegal Gambling Awareness Week, Pointing Michigan Players to Licensed Sites

The Michigan Gaming Control Board joined international regulators for Illegal Gambling Awareness Week, Nov. 9–13, and cited enforcement actions involving Kalshi, Coinbase, Robinhood and Polymarket US.

Posted on: November 10, 2026 | | PlayMichigan News Team

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MGM Grand Detroit Leads Casinos’ $108.1 Million October

MGM Grand Detroit accounted for 47.4% of Detroit casino revenue in October, as the three properties posted gains over September and October 2025.

Posted on: November 10, 2026 | | PlayMichigan News Team

DraftKings Customer Growth Hits 76% as Casino Promos Ramp Up

DraftKings Reports 76% Jump in New Casino Customers in Q3

DraftKings grew net casino revenue 2% in Q3. It finished third in Michigan, introduced exclusive Cashingo slots, and saw October gross casino revenue climb 12%.

Posted on: November 10, 2026 | | Noah Dmello