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Tuesday, 22 April 2025
Online Gaming in Michigan
Michigan offers casinos, lottery, online gaming, racing, sports betting and tribal casinos.
Michigan's iGaming, online poker and online sports betting market officially launched in January 2021, following the passage of legislation in 2019. The Lawful Internet Gaming Act allowed for the licensing of platform providers and operators to offer these services to residents and visitors within state borders.
Horse racing was legalized in 1933, and the first races were held the same year. In 1972, the first state lottery was added, which has become among the best-run lotteries in the nation. Tribal gaming was introduced in 1980. In 1996, casino gaming was permitted in Detroit through a voter referendum. The measure, known as Proposal E, also established the Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act.
In January 2021, the Michigan Gaming and Control Board authorized the launch of online casino gaming and sports betting, which can be offered by commercial casinos or by a tribe that operates a Class III casino in Michigan. A platform provider may offer services and equipment to facilitate processing of wagers on behalf of a commercial casino or tribe.
The MGCB does not regulate onsite sports betting at tribal casinos, which is covered under federal law and the Tribal-State Class III Gaming Compacts between the tribal communities and the State of Michigan.
The minimum age to place a wager on sports either in person or online is 21 and you must be 21 to open an internet wagering account. The minimum age for fantasy sports contests is 18.
In December 2020, Michigan’s licensed internet poker platforms were authorized to pool players with regulated operators in other states. In December 2019, Michigan became the sixth state in the U.S. to legalize online poker.
In December 2018, the Michigan Senate and the Michigan House of Representatives approved HB 4926. The bill includes provisions for the legalization of full real-money internet casino gaming in the state, as well as internet sports betting. The bill was presented to Gov. Rick Snyder, who vetoed it, along with 40 other bills, saying he did not think it was "appropriate to sign legislation that will ffectively result in more gambling." Snyder's action came just days before he gave up his office to Gretchen Whitmer on 1 January.
The legislation would add fantasy sports to the lists of games and contests exempted from the state’s prohibition on gambling and create the Fantasy Contests Consumer Protection Act to regulate the activity. The Michigan legislature adjourned without action on the sports betting bill.
In May 2018, legislation passed the Fantasy Contests Consumer Protection Act, which allows companies that meet the definition of fantasy sports operators in Michigan to continue to offer fantasy contests until the operator is issued or denied a license under the act provided these companies apply for licenses within 60 days after applications are made available. The Detroit casinos and federally recognized Indian tribes which lawfully conduct Class III gaming are permitted to offer fantasy contests without applying for or holding a license.
In July 2017, Michigan lawmakers introduced a pair of bills that would regulate daily fantasy sports. HB 4742 and HB 4243, sponsored by Rep. Aaron Muller and Rep. Jim Tedder, include licensing requirements and a minimum age requirement. SB 0461 and SB 0462, introduced in June, serve a similar purpose. In June 2018, the State House of Representatives passed the bill by a 68-40 vote. However, it still needed to pass a vote in the Senate.
On 8 March 2017, Senate Bill 203, The Lawful Internet Gaming Act, was passed by the state's Senate Regulatory Reform Committee by a 7-1 vote. The bill, which includes provisions for consumer protections and battling illegal gambling, faces further consideration in the Senate.
In April 2016, Senator Mike Kowall introduced the Lawful Internet Gaming Act, SB 889, a bill that would regulate and legalize online gambling in the state.
But "iLottery" launched again in 2014 after contracting with Canadian-based Pollard Banknote Ltd. and NeoGames to build and manage the system at an estimated cost of $23.2 million. In June 2013, Snyder dropped the "iLottery" sales from his budget and the Michigan Lottery announced it was halting plans to sell tickets over the internet.
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette argued it would increase problem gambling and hurt convenience stores. Both the Michigan House and Senate have introduced bills that ban the sale of lottery tickets online.
In February 2013, the Michigan Lottery began exploring plans to sell lottery tickets online. Mega Millions and Powerball subscriptions would have been sold online. Other games were not initially included. Gov. Rick Snyder included sales from the "iLottery" program in his budget proposal.
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Michigan Online Gaming News
Michigan iGaming figures set record in March 2025
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18 April 2025
)
iGaming gross receipts for March totaled $260.5 million, marking the highest monthly total since internet gaming began, surpassing the previous record of $248.2 million set in January 2025.
Greentube teams up with Fanatics Sportsbook and Casino
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18 March 2025
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The company expanded its footprint in North America after partnering with Fanatics Sportsbook and Casino, integrating its games with the global operator in New Jersey and Michigan.
Michigan releases December 2024 iGaming figures
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22 January 2025
)
December iGaming gross receipts totaled $244.0 million, the highest to date. The previous high was $226.0 million recorded in November 2024.
Play’n GO sign landmark tribal gaming deal in Michigan
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13 January 2025
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Eagle Casino & Sports players on playeagle.com in Michigan will now have access to classic Play’n GO titles such as Reactoonz, Fire Joker, and Piggy Blitz.
October iGaming in Michigan sets record
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19 November 2024
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October iGaming gross receipts totaled $220.7 million, the highest to date. The previous high was $215.2 million recorded in March 2024.
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Michigan Online Gaming Legal and Regulatory Documents
Michigan House Bill 5227
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4 November 2023
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This bill redefines slot machines, but because of the wording, could lead to some arcade games being deemed illegal.
Michigan Senate Bill 1111
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22 December 2022
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This bill amended the Lawful Internet Gaming Act to provide money from the Internet Gaming Fund to cover millionaire party administration and enforcement costs.
Michigan Senate Bill 991
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29 December 2020
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This bill amended the Lawful Internet Gaming Act which to legalize multijurisdictional internet poker, including with Indian tribes.
Michigan House Bill 4916
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20 December 2019
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This bill created the Lawful Sports Betting Act which legalizes both online and land-based sports betting in Michigan.
Michigan House Bill 4308
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20 December 2019
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This bill created the Fantasy Contests Consumer Protection Act which legalized fantasy sports in the state of Michigan.
Michigan Lawful Sports Betting Act
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20 December 2019
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The Lawful Sports Betting Act legalizes and regulates both online and land-based sports betting in the state of Michigan.
Michigan Lawful Internet Gaming Act
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20 December 2019
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The Lawful Internet Gaming Act legalizes and regulates online gaming in the state of Michigan.
Michigan House Bill 4311
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20 December 2019
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This bill created the Lawful Internet Gaming Act which legalized online gaming in Michigan.
Michigan Senate Substitute for House Bill 4926
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21 December 2018
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This bill would legalize and regulate online poker and casino games in Michigan.
Michigan House Bill 4926
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14 June 2018
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This bill would legalize online gambling under a bill passed by the state House.
Michigan Senate Bill 203
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29 March 2017
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Also known as The Lawful Internet Gaming Act, this bill would see state regulators create rules and regulations regarding licensing and the operation of online gambling sites in the state.
Michigan Senate Bill 889
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14 April 2016
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Michigan State Senator Mike Kowall's online gambling expansion bill creates the Lawful Internet Gaming Act, which will allow the state to offer regulated online poker and casino games.
Michigan Senate Bill 890
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14 April 2016
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A companion bill to amend Michigan penal code, exempting SB 889’s gaming expansions.
March's Top Michigan Sites
Rank
Change
Casino Site
1
2
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FanDuel
2
1
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Caesars Sportsbook
3
1
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TwinSpires
4
2
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BetMGM
5
1
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Michigan Lottery
6
1
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BetRivers Online
7
1
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WSOP.com
8
1
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Caesars Palace Online Casino
9
1
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Four Winds Casino
10
1
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Golden Nugget Casino
Michigan Online Gaming Agencies
Michigan Gaming Control Board
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