MI Online Gambling News

Brick & Mortar Casino By Rafe Bartholomew Aug 7, 2020

The Last Of The Casinos (To Reopen): A Trip To MGM Grand Detroit

No-touch hand-sanitizer stations, free masks for those who need them, and socially distanced urinals at MGM Grand Detroit’s reopening.

Politics By Brian Pempus Aug 6, 2020

Reports on Thursday shot Gov. Whitmer up to no. 4 on the odds list, but she’s still a 20/1 underdog on PredictIt.

Brick & Mortar Casino By Rafe Bartholomew Aug 5, 2020

“I missed it so much,” said one customer at Detroit’s MotorCity Casino, which reopened to the public Wednesday morning.

Industry By Jill R. Dorson Aug 4, 2020

A tribal leader explains why his group decided to partner with DraftKings and be regulated by Michigan’s state government.

Brick & Mortar Casino By Rafe Bartholomew Aug 4, 2020

As Detroit casinos reopen, occupancy restrictions could limit the city and state revenues generated from gambling taxes.

Industry By Rafe Bartholomew Aug 3, 2020

A new report from the American Gaming Association highlighted the economic and community impacts of Michigan’s commercial and tribal casinos.

Brick & Mortar Casino By Rafe Bartholomew Jul 31, 2020

The MGM Grand Detroit will open Friday, Aug. 7, after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order permitting Detroit’s casinos to reopen.

Industry By Rafe Bartholomew Jul 30, 2020

A tribal casino in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula announced a partnership with Churchill Downs Inc. to offer retail and online sports betting

Brick & Mortar Casino By Rafe Bartholomew Jul 30, 2020

An executive order signed late Wednesday night by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will allow Detroit casinos and Michigan racetracks to reopen August 5

Brick & Mortar Casino By Brian Pempus Jul 29, 2020

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reportedly will allow the Detroit casinos to open in a matter of days. They’ve been closed since March.