Gretchen Whitmer has a bill to approve sports betting on her desk. – Michigan has officially approved sports betting. – The Michigan Gaming Control Board approves sports betting at the three casinos in Detroit. – Michigan will now allow mobile sportsbooks to apply for horse race betting licenses in MI. – Michigan has finalized the draft online sportsbook rules and regulations that will govern its nascent online sportsbook industry. – The Michigan Gaming Control Board has awarded 15 sports betting licenses. – Ten mobile sportsbooks go live in Michigan, transforming the face of the Michigan ganbling industry forever. – Online sports betting comprised 93.7% of all wagers placed in the month of March, dominating March Madness. – 90% of Michigan’s gambling revenue in the month of October came from online sports betting. The bill allows for a gambling losses tax deduction on federal taxes.
– Michigan passes SB 764 after it is signed by Gov. – Problem gambling spiked in Michigan, with calls up 200% Michigan’s Sports Betting Timeline – Michigan sports betting operators report more than $150 million made in August.
