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Man with hands zip-tied behind his back and playing cards sticking up from his back pocket. A Michigan poker champ says he was abducted and extorted for his gambling winnings. The FBI is investigating.

FBI Investigating Michigan Poker Champ’s Claim That He Was Kidnapped

A Michigan online poker champion says he was abducted, held for more than a month and extorted. The FBI is investigating.

Posted on: January 2, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

The word Michigan, with stars and stripes for each letter, appears behind a 3D image of poker chips to go with a story about Michigan poker events for January.

Michigan Flush With Poker Events For January

There is a long list of poker events in Michigan in January — both in-person at casinos and online poker tournaments.

Posted on: January 11, 2024 | | Hill Kerby

Close up of a crystal ball and a fortune teller's hand. The crystal ball show an image of a bad poker hand. Online poker's days may be numbered in Michigan due to recent scandals.

Are The Days Numbered For Michigan Online Poker, Even As The Top US Market?

Only seven states have legalized online poker in more than a decade. And, concerns about cheating have recently grown to new highs.

Posted on: January 17, 2024 | | Hill Kerby

Poker chips and four aces are laid on a computer keyboard to signify online poker. Just in time for the 2024 World Series of Poker, WSOP is expected to launch multi-state poker pools between Michigan, New Jersey and Nevada.

Multi-State Poker Pools Via WSOP Could Launch As Soon As Wednesday

Just in time for the 2024 World Series of Poker, WSOP is expected to launch multi-state poker pools between Michigan, New Jersey and Nevada.

Posted on: May 6, 2024 | | Hill Kerby

Man walks past a WSOP sign. WSOP is the first Michigan online poker platform to offer a three-state prize pool thanks to its launch with New Jersey and Nevada.

Michigan Makes History With Official Launch Of WSOP Multi-State Poker Pools

WSOP is the first Michigan online poker platform to offer a three-state prize pool thanks to its launch with New Jersey and Nevada.

Posted on: May 27, 2024 | | Matthew Lomon

Cease and Desist letter being handed out. The Michigan regulator has sent a cease-and-desist letter to illegal operator Bovada, gives it 14 days to block access from Michiganders.

MGCB Slaps Offshore Operator Bovada With Cease And Desist, Threatens Lawsuit

The Michigan regulator has sent a cease-and-desist letter to illegal operator Bovada, gives it 14 days to block access from Michiganders.

Posted on: May 30, 2024 | | Matthew Lomon

Michigan Supreme Court building. The Michigan Supreme Court will hear a case from a woman accusing BetMGM of refusing to pay $3.2 million she claims she won online.

Michigan Supreme Court To Rule On Gambler’s Claim BetMGM Owes Her $3.2M

The Michigan Supreme Court will hear a case from Jacqueline Davis. She accuses BetMGM of refusing to pay $3.2M she claims she won online.

Posted on: May 30, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

MGCB executive director Henry Williams. On his third anniversary leading the MGCB, Henry Williams is being celebrated as one of the leaders of Michigan's robust gambling industry.

Michigan Gaming Control Board Executive Director Heralded On Third Anniversary

On his third anniversary leading the MGCB, Henry Williams is being celebrated as one of the leaders of Michigan's robust gambling industry.

Posted on: May 29, 2024 | | T.J. McBride

Silver medal. Michigan produced the second-highest iGaming revenue ever in April with $192.9 million despite a 10% decrease from March's all-time record.

April Online Casino Revenue Second Best Month Ever Despite 10% MoM Dip

Michigan produced the second-highest iGaming revenue ever in April with $192.9 million despite a 10% decrease from March's all-time record.

Posted on: May 21, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

ESPN BET retail sportsbook in the Hollywood at Greektown Casino in Detroit. The opening of the first ESPN BET retail sportsbook at Hollywood Greektown was a success. However, the online product has lagged in Michigan.

ESPN BET Drives Strong Retail Handle As Online Numbers Falter

The opening of the first ESPN BET retail sportsbook at Hollywood Greektown was a success. However, the online product has lagged in Michigan.

Posted on: May 23, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

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FBI Investigating Michigan Poker Champ’s Claim That He Was Kidnapped

Michigan Flush With Poker Events For January

Are The Days Numbered For Michigan Online Poker, Even As The Top US Market?

Multi-State Poker Pools Via WSOP Could Launch As Soon As Wednesday

Michigan Makes History With Official Launch Of WSOP Multi-State Poker Pools

MGCB Slaps Offshore Operator Bovada With Cease And Desist, Threatens Lawsuit

Michigan Supreme Court To Rule On Gambler’s Claim BetMGM Owes Her $3.2M

Michigan Gaming Control Board Executive Director Heralded On Third Anniversary

April Online Casino Revenue Second Best Month Ever Despite 10% MoM Dip

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