Michigan Won’t See Newly Legal Sports Betting In Time For SB54

Michigan Sports Betting

Michigan made sports betting legal at the end of 2019. NFL fans were hoping to place legal wagers on the Super Bowl in February but the state will not be ready in time for the big game. Retail locations are expected to launch in the … Read more

The State Of Michigan Has Officially Legalized Sports Betting

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Michigan sports betting has been legalized when Governor Whitmer signed MI HB 4916. Governor Gretchen Whitmer wanted to make sure that school funding is secure. Sportsbooks in Michigan will likely launch in 2020 after setting their regulations. LANSING, Mich. – Michigan sports betting has officially … Read more

MI Sports Betting Bill Passes Through Senate Committee

Michigan Sports Betting

MI HB 4916 is the bill that lawmakers are considering to legalize sports betting in Michigan. The bill passed through the State Senate Regulatory Reform Committee in a unanimous vote. State lawmakers are hoping to have the bill on the governor’s desk by the end … Read more

MI Sports Betting Advances Through Committee, On To House Floor

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MI HB 4916 went through several amendments in a House committee before being sent to the House floor. The tax rate for an operator’s sports betting revenue in MI has been increased and official league data has become a mandate for live betting. The Governor’s … Read more

Three Sports Betting Bills Get Approval By Michigan House Committee

Three Sports Betting Bills Pass Committee in Michigan

Legal sports betting could be legal in the state of Michigan by Super Bowl 2020. Representative Brandt Iden is making changes to the bills that were approved by the Michigan House Committee. One change that is needed if Iden wants the signature of Governor Gretchen … Read more

Michigan Sports Betting Bill Stalled Due To Proposed Tax Rate

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MI HB 4916 would legalize both retail and state-wide mobile sports betting apps. The current tax rate set on the bill calls for 8% of sports betting revenue to be paid to the state. Other state officials believe it should be closer to 15%. The … Read more