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Wagering At Michigan Sportsbooks Expectedly Slows In February While Online Casinos Set State Revenue Record

Michigan online sportsbooks took in nearly $400 million in bets in February, while online casinos set a state record for revenue.

Posted on: March 17, 2022 | | PlayMichigan Staff

6 More Michigan Casinos Reopened Friday

Seventeen Michigan casinos are now open. Five Kewadin Casinos and Bay Mills in Brimley opened today. Nine casinos, including Detroit's, are still closed.

Posted on: June 12, 2020 | | Matt Schoch

Casino Layoffs Continue With 1,100 MGM Grand Detroit Employees

Between Detroit's three commercial casinos, about 3,000 workers have been permanently laid off because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Posted on: September 1, 2020 | | Matt Schoch

Ready, Set, OH! Gov. DeWine Says Ohio Casinos And Racinos Can Reopen In 2 Weeks

Gov. Mike DeWine gave approval for Ohio racinos and casinos reopening on June 19. Safety measures include social distancing, face masks and hand sanitizing.

Posted on: June 8, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan Credits Online Gaming For Helping Offset City’s Losses

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan told city council members recently that online gaming tax revenue helped offset the city's pandemic losses.

Posted on: March 8, 2022 | | Drew Ellis

GLI Testing Lab Authorization Another Step Forward For Michigan Online Gambling

Michigan gaming regulators approved Gaming Laboratories International as an independent testing lab for upcoming online sportsbooks and casinos.

Posted on: September 11, 2020 | | Matt Schoch

Cash Giveaways, Finals Tickets Part Of Michigan Casino March Madness Promotions

Michigan retails casinos will offer plenty of March Madness events and giveaways centered around the NCAA Tournament.

Posted on: March 4, 2022 | | Drew Ellis

Sports Bettors Beat Books In February At Detroit’s Retail Casinos

All three of Detroit's retail sportsbooks took a loss this past month, as bettors got the upperhand for the second straight February.

Posted on: March 10, 2022 | | Drew Ellis

Detroit Lions Roar Into Sportsbook Partnership With MGM Detroit

MGM is teaming up with the Detroit Lions for a sportsbook partnership that includes branding at Ford Field and a rewards program.

Posted on: September 3, 2020 | | Matt Schoch

Roughly 40% Of Detroit Casino Workers Are Out Of a Job After Latest Layoffs

Detroit's embattled casino gaming industry was dealt another round of layoffs leading over Labor Day weekend. That puts casino layoffs at roughly 3,000 people.

Posted on: September 8, 2020 | | Matt Schoch

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