June 22, 2023: Michigan's retail betting market rose in May, but the statewide handle fell close to 10% year-over-year.Īpril 21, 2023: Revenue from Michigan sports betting grew significantly in March, with sportsbooks getting the better of Michigan bettors.įeb. Customers who still have a balance in their account can play on PokerStars and PokerStars with the same login. 31, 2023: FOX Bet officially shutters its operations in Michigan after a phased closure. 4, 2023: Daily fantasy sports operators are under the microscope as a Michigan legislative committee accepts rules banning sports betting-like contests.Īug. Sportsbooks take in $457.7 million, compared to just $228.4 million in August. 25, 2023: Michigan's September sports betting handle doubles the previous month's total. 14, 2023, with online sports betting going live in 17 U.S. 2, 2023: ESPN BET plans to launch on Nov. This timeline highlights milestones in MI sports betting history: In-person betting has been permitted since March 2020. In December 2019, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed off on the Lawful Gaming Act, which allowed nearly every type of online gambling provider in the state to apply for a license.
