Michigan News

The Michigan Gaming Control Board voted unanimously on Tuesday to renew the operating licenses of MGM Grand Detroit Casino, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown.

Michigan commercial and tribal operators reported a combined $346.13 million in iGaming and online sports betting gross receipts in July, a 1.4% increase from June.

July 2026 table games and slot revenue increased 5.3% compared with July 2025 and 9.6% from June 2026.

Online sports betting handle totaled $366.1 million last month, a 20.0% decrease from May 2026.

June 2026 table games and slot revenue increased 1.5% compared with June 2025 but decreased 10.1% from May 2026.

Two Georgia residents were sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to operating an illegal gambling house at a Flint location that authorities say repeatedly reopened under different business names despite prior enforcement actions.

Alberta iGaming launched on Monday, and we focused on several topics to help clear up questions that players may have. Elsewhere, the WSOP Main Event final table is officially set.

The launch brings Evolution's live dealer game show experience to players in a second regulated U.S. state.

The first win of the month occurred on 2 June, when a Michigan player hit a $224,917.27 Mega Jackpot on Mega Cash Boost: Hold & Win with just a $0.80 spin.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel secured a temporary restraining order in the Ingham County Circuit Court halting Kalshi from unlawfully offering online sports wagers to Michigan residents.

The company has formed Ilitch Gaming to unify its gaming, hospitality and entertainment operations while announcing plans to acquire the remaining ownership stake in Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City and Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort in Mississippi.

Michigan commercial and tribal operators reported a combined $382.5 million in internet gaming and online sports betting gross receipts in May, a 3.1% increase from April 2026.

May 2026 table games and slot revenue increased 0.5% compared with May 2025 but decreased 4.0% from April 2026.

April 2026 table games and slot revenue increased 7.8% compared with April 2025 and 5.8% from March 2026.

The winning spin occurred on 29 April on Majestic Fury Power 5 Jackpot Royale. The player was wagering $2.00 per spin and contributing $0.10 per spin to the jackpot pool when the Mega tier was triggered.

Michigan commercial and tribal operators reported a combined $372.1 million in iGaming and online sports betting gross receipts in March, an 18.9% increase from February.

On 15 April, the player was using a Double Top Dollar slot playing at $1 spins and contributing just $0.10 per spin to the jackpot pool when her spin triggered the Mega tier.

FanDuel’s new poker platform will utilize the PokerStars brand in Michigan, and MotorCity Casino will serve as the Michigan operator partner for the poker product.

The new slot room offers an exciting experience featuring 19 popular slots from Aristocrat Gaming, and the first 250 rewards members will receive a max bet spin on Spooky Link.

The online casino player was spinning on a Triple Gold slot machine, and within three weeks of signing up, they hit for the life-changing jackpot.