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

Michigan Sports Betting, iGaming Bills Pass Through House

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

MI HB 4916 would legalize online and land-based sports betting at Michigan’s tribal casinos and three commercial casinos in Detroit. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has doubts on the package of gaming bills due to potential lost revenue from the state’s iLottery platform. The Michigan sports … Read more

MI Sports Betting Advances Through Committee, On To House Floor

Detroit Michigan

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

MGM Grand Detroit Opens New Sports Lounge, Hopes For Legal Sports Betting

Moneyline Sports Bar At The MGM

The new sports lounge is named Moneyline. Sports betting is not legal yet in Michigan. Michigan lawmakers hope that bettors in the state can bet on the 2020 Super Bowl. DETROIT – MGM Grand Detroit has opened up its new Moneyline sports lounge on Tuesday. … 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

Michigan State House

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

Indiana To Approve Sports Betting Regulations, Launch Days Away

Indiana Sports Betting Awaits Approval

Scheduled at 1:00 pm, the Indiana Gaming Commission must approve sports betting regulations before they can launch. If all goes as planned, the state of Indiana will launch their first sportsbook on September 1, making them the 13th state to do so. With major American … Read more

Detriot Casino Sparks Sports Betting Interest From Penn National

Regulators And Penn National Strike Up Sports Betting Conversations

Michigan legislators voted to legalize sports betting in 2018 but were thwarted by Governor Rick Snyder The sports betting tax rate has been one of the biggest problems for legislators to agree upon. Michigan hopes to move forward with legalization before being left behind by … Read more

Casinos Hoping To Gain Head Start With Indiana Sports Betting

Sports Betting Board

The Indiana Gaming Commission is expected to approve its proposed sports wagering regulations on August 28, 2019. Indiana sports betting law allows licensed casinos to begin sportsbook operations on September 1, 2019. Neighboring states Ohio and Michigan still have a chance to legalize sports betting … Read more

NBC Sports Chicago Set To Air Sports Betting Program Every Weekday

NBC-Sports-Chicago

Sports Betting in Illinois was legalized on June 28, 2019, when IL Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a gambling expansion bill into law. “The Daily Line” will air Monday through Friday from 2 to 6 p.m. and will cover topics associated with sports betting and fantasy … Read more