Author: Cole Rush

Today’s the day! The day sci-fi fans around the world unite and utter a single phrase in honor of the ever-popular Star Wars saga: “May the Fourth be with you!” To celebrate, why not try your luck at the best sci-fi slots online? Plus, out-of-this-world promotions from the top Michigan online casinos to play the sci-fi […]

TwinSpires is shutting down its online sports betting and casino platforms. This includes the company’s Michigan sportsbook and online casino site, although it will retain its horse betting offerings. The announcement and subsequent shutdown opens up the opportunity for a new Michigan online casino to join the market. No word yet on which operators will […]

Since launching on January 22, 2021, the Michigan online gambling market has been incredibly successful. And now, it stands to grow even more, thanks to two new payment methods available at specific Michigan online casino and sports betting sites.  Golden Nugget is expanding its partnership with Paysafe into the Michigan online gambling market, adding a […]

Detroit’s three commercial casinos–MGM Grand, Greektown, and MotorCity, reported $108.98 million in monthly aggregate revenue for April 2021. The casinos continue to operate at limited capacity due to the risks presented by the continuing spread of COVID-19.  In total, table games and slots accounted for $107.44 million of that revenue. Retails sports betting brought in […]

Today, the Michigan Gaming Control Board approved the Lac Vieux Desert tribe and partner PointsBet for an online casino launch.  Following the approval, PointsBet is expected to launch its Michigan online casino platform in partnership with the Lac Vieux Desert tribe this morning. PointsBet will become the 12th operator to go live with online casino […]

The Michigan Gaming Control Board is making all sorts of moves today. This morning, the group authorized the Gun Lake Band of Pottawatomi Indians of Michigan to launch online casino gaming, effective immediately.  The Gun Lake Band of Pottawatomi Indians owns and operates Gun Lake Casino in Wayland Michigan. The casino is partnered with Parx […]

Barely an hour after the Michigan Gaming Control Board announced Executive Director Richard S. Kalm’s departure, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has appointed his replacement.  Henry L. Williams, Jr. will become the next Executive Director of the MGCB, pending approval of the appointment by the state senate.  “The mission of the Gaming Control Board is to ensure […]

Richard S. Kalm, Executive Director of the Michigan Gaming Control Board, announced today that he will leave his position. Kalm will depart the Board after Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer chooses his successor and the state senate confirms the new appointment.  “I’ve had a great run and accomplished my final goal with the successful launch of […]

In a huge move for the sports betting industry, Caesars has announced that it has completed its acquisition of William Hill. The acquisition set Caesars Entertainment back a cool $4 billion, giving the company an added edge in the sports betting market with one of the leading US operators now under its corporate umbrella.  “We […]

Detroit’s commercial casinos reported $113.84 million in monthly revenue for March 2021. During that time, the properties were operating wat limited capacity.  The land-based revenue breakdown for Detroit’s casinos highly favors slots and table games, which generated $110.87 million. Retail sports betting, meanwhile, nabbed $2.97 million. Michigan launched online sports betting in January, so it […]