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Detroit Casinos Losing $1.5-2.5 Million Per Day During Workers’ Strike

As the Detroit casino workers strike continues into a second week, PlayMichigan estimates the casinos are losing $1.5-2.5 million daily.

Posted on: October 26, 2023 | | Drew Ellis

Image of Detroit casino workers striking for story fact-checking the numbers touted by both sides in the Detroit casino workers' strike

Fact-Checking Numbers Touted By Both Sides In Detroit Casino Workers’ Strike

The Detroit casino workers have hit two weeks on strike, with 2022 revenue a core issue in their dispute. What did the casinos make in 2022?

Posted on: October 30, 2023 | | Drew Ellis

Photo of Detroit skyline for story on Detroit casino revenue for September 2023

Prior To Strike, Detroit Casinos Totaled $100 Million In September Revenue

In the final month before the workers strike, Detroit casinos recorded $100 million in gaming revenue for September.

Posted on: October 27, 2023 | | Drew Ellis

Image of girl jumping into water for story on Michigan sportsbook handle soaring in September 2023

Michigan Online Sportsbooks Make Huge Leap To $457 Million In September Bets

Michigan's online sportsbooks grew over 25% in wagers from a year ago by recording $457.7 million in handle for September.

Posted on: October 25, 2023 | | Drew Ellis

Big Ten Betting: Michigan In Ominous Underdog Role Against Wisconsin

With a 1-2 record heading into a home game against the Wisconsin Badgers, the Michigan Wolverines are +3.5 dogs at Michigan sportsbooks we're tracking.

Posted on: November 10, 2020 | | Drew Ellis

Packers Vs. Lions Odds: Green Bay Is Heavy Road Favorite On Sunday

Odds for the Packers vs. Lions Sunday game on Fox give Green Bay the edge on the road. A Detroit win, however, keeps their playoff hopes alive.

Posted on: December 9, 2020 | | Drew Ellis

New Rodgers Deal, Jaguars’ Move Impact Hopes For Lions 2022 Turnaround

Aaron Rodgers re-signing with the Packers and the Jaguars franchising a tackle could have a big impact on the Lions chances at a turnaround.

Posted on: March 9, 2022 | | Drew Ellis

New-Look Lions An Underdog Against Struggling Bears In NFL Week 13

Week 13 dawns with the Lions vs. Bears game on tap for Michigan sports betting fans. But firing Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn doesn't improve Detroit's odds.

Posted on: December 1, 2020 | | Drew Ellis

Matthew Stafford Injury Puts Lions In A Bad Spot Against Mightier Titans

An injury has Matthew Stafford likely sidelined for the Lions vs. Titans game, so the odds are still in flux. But FanDuel Sportsbook favors Tennessee.

Posted on: December 14, 2020 | | Drew Ellis

Dacey’s Sportsbook Stoking The Retail Sports Betting Fires In Opening Month

Jim Wise of FireKeepers Casino Hotel discusses how the delayed retail launch of Dacey's Sportsbook has gone in the era of coronavirus and limited sports offerings.

Posted on: July 17, 2020 | | Drew Ellis

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