Michigan

July 30, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Michigan

Detroit’s three casinos will now be allowed to reopen, at least partially, after Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer made a few changes to the state’s requirements regarding Covid-19. The casinos can reopen at 1...

Partypoker updates software on US network; Set to launch soon in Pennsylvania and Michigan

July 21, 2020

U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online Poker, Poker, Michigan, Pennsylvania

Late last week, partypoker completed a large update to its US network. The changes took place at partypoker US, BetMGM Poker and Borgata Poker. US players now have access to a streamlined look with more customi...

Michigan tribe inks Golden Nugget iGaming alliance

July 17, 2020

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American iGaming operator Golden Nugget Online Gaming Incorporated is reportedly set to enter the coming online casino and sportsbetting market of Michigan via a deal with the state’s federally-recognized Kewee...

Detroit casinos record first-half gross gaming revenues collapse

July 15, 2020

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After being temporarily shuttered in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic and the three casinos in Detroit have now reportedly announced first-half aggregated gross gaming revenues that are 59.3% lower yea...

Detroit Tigers announces multi-year deal with sportsbook PointsBet

July 3, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, MLB, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Michigan

The first MLB to partner up with a sportsbook provider is the Detroit Tigers. The Michigan baseball team has just announced a multi-year deal with sportsbook provider PointsBet. Starting this season, PointsBet ...

Michigan Gaming Control Board approves “minimum reopening guidelines” for Detroit casinos; still no date set for reopening

June 10, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Michigan

Detroit's trio of commercial casinos are one step closer to reopening after on Monday, June 8, 2020, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) approved a list of "minimum reopening guidelines" to be implemented ...

Hannahville Indian Community in MI pushes back reopening date for Island Resort and Casino after state warning

May 13, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Casino openings, Casino closures, Gaming Industry News, Michigan

After late last month announcing plans to reopen its Island Resort and Casino on May 6, Upper Michigan's Hannahville Indian Community has pushed back the date to May 16. The decision came after the federally...

Casinos in Detroit may remain closed for months

May 8, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Michigan

The city of Detroit, Michigan is currently facing an almost $350 million budget shortage, with much of that income missing due to casino closures. The city's Mayor, Mike Duggan, has suspended anti-blight progra...

Northern Michigan tribal casino to re-open following coronavirus shuttering

May 4, 2020

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In northern Michigan and the Island Resort and Casino has reportedly announced that it will be re-opening from Wednesday after being shuttered for almost seven weeks due to fears over the ongoing coronavirus pa...

Grand Traverse Resort & Casino extend full pay to employees through April 29 as COVID-19 continues to spread throughout Michigan

April 10, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Michigan

In Northern Michigan, employees of a trio of casinos owned and operated by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTB) will continue to receive paychecks through April 29, 2020, while the prope...

Shuttered Greektown Casino-Hotel opening its doors to first responders

March 31, 2020

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In Michigan and the 400-room Greektown Casino-Hotel has reportedly opened its doors for free to local police officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians who may be worried about the ongoing coronav...

More tribal casinos in the US voluntarily close due to the COVID-19 threat

March 18, 2020

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In the US, as commercial casinos are increasingly mandated to close due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the number of tribal casinos that are voluntarily closing is also growing. Casino leaders aroun...

Coronavirus sees Wynn & MGM suspend ops in Las Vegas: temporary closings also in NY, MA, MI, OH and CA cardrooms

March 16, 2020

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There will be a little less "sin" in Sin City for the foreseeable future after two of the biggest operators in Las Vegas, MGM Resorts International and Wynn Resorts, announced they would be closing their flagsh...

Detroit casinos kick off legal sports betting in Michigan