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Michael Savio picBy: Michael Savio

Michigan Gives Bovada Final Warning to Shut Down Online Casino

The Michigan Gaming Control Board issued a cease-and-desist letter to Harp Media B.V., which operates the Bovada online casino. They will now have to shut down their Michigan platform within 14 days or risk further legal action being taken.
05/31/2024
Casino News
USA Legal Betting
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Fanatics Now Live in 13 States Following Michigan Launch

The company purchased PointsBet’s North American assets, including licenses, last year. As the license transfers were processed and the company was approved for launch, it's been able to slowly expand its reach across the country.
02/26/2024
Industry
Mobile app casino
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

MGM Grand Detroit Workers Agree to Contracts, End City-Wide Labor Strike

The strike, which involved workers from MGM Grand Detroit, Hollywood Casino at Greektown and MotorCity Casino, began on October 17. At the core of the workers’ issues were poor wages, which had not been increased at the rate of local inflation, in addition to healthcare coverage.
12/05/2023
Industry
USA Legal Betting Casino
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Michigan Online Casinos Surpass $4 Billion in Total Revenue in Record Time

The September total of $166.4 million in revenue was the second-most for a month since it launched iGaming in January 2021, flailing just short of the $171.8 million record set in March. It was also a 9.3% month-to-month increase on August and a 29.3% jump annually.
10/28/2023
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Michael Savio picBy: Michael Savio

PGA Daily Fantasy: The Top DFS Picks for This Weekend’s Rocket Mortgage Classic

We are covering the top five DFS players being picked for this weekend’s Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit. We’ll are sharing the latest updates for each player, as well as their odds to win the tournament outright.
06/30/2023
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USA Legal Betting
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

WWE Seeking Approval in Two States for Legal Betting on Planned Fight Outcomes

The company is collaborating with accounting firm Ernst & Young (EY) to ensure that results of the matches cannot be prematurely leaked to the public. All WWE results are determined beforehand, meaning that the matches are effectively uncompetitive despite being branded as professional wrestling.
03/13/2023
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