Articles by: Jessica Aletor

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Comparison to School Shooting in Sports Betting Petition Sparks More Controversy

Jessica AletorBy: Jessica Aletor
What started as an intra-campus petition has spread throughout Michigan generating fresh controversy over some insensitive wording. But there has been an even bigger question. What would be the consequence if Caesars and MSU fail to cancel their partnership?
19/04/2023/
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FanDuel Casino and Aristocrat Gaming Enter Historic Partnership Agreement

Jessica AletorBy: Jessica Aletor
Anaxi, a subsidiary brand of Aristocrat Gaming, has announced a partnership that will bring its slots and table games to FanDuel Casino MI, following similar deals with BetMGM Casinos and Caesars Casino.
18/04/2023/
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Retail Casinos in Detroit Pool $118 Million, Sports Betting Falls in March

Jessica AletorBy: Jessica Aletor
The Michigan Gaming Control Board in its latest release revealed mixed results from retail casinos and sportsbooks in Detroit. While slot and table game casinos reported an increase over the previous month, retail betting fell significantly.
17/04/2023/
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Investment Partners and Kewadin Casinos Settle After Months of Litigation

Jessica AletorBy: Jessica Aletor
Kewadin Casinos and its investment partners have agreed to a settlement which reduces the default judgment sum issued against the Kewadin Casinos Gaming Authority and Sault Ste Marie Tribe. Simultaneously, Kewadin Casinos has filed a malpractice claim against its ex-counsel.
11/04/2023/
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Caesars Sportsbook Bettor Gets $500K Futures Payout After UConn Championship Win

Jessica AletorBy: Jessica Aletor
A Michigan sports bettor has won $500K after placing a futures bet on UConn to lift the NCAA Men’s Basketball trophy. MSU’s AJ Hoggard joined Adama Sanogo and Zach Edey on the list of individual honors at the tournament.
08/04/2023/
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Romulus Granny Gets One Year Probation for Illegal Gambling in Michigan

Jessica AletorBy: Jessica Aletor
A 69-year-old illegal gambling operator in Romulus has been sentenced in a Michigan County court after pleading guilty to a felony. Alongside her four other employees, Durham is the latest to be caught in an illegal gambling operation clampdown.
07/04/2023/
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Michigan Million Online Slot Tournament To Run on BetRivers Casino Throughout April

Jessica AletorBy: Jessica Aletor
BetRivers Casino Michigan has launched the Michigan Million, which is set to be one of the most exciting and rewarding online slot tournaments ever hosted in the state thanks to its $1 million bonus money pool.
05/04/2023/
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Sports Illustrated Casino Makes Positive Showing in Michigan after Debut Month

Jessica AletorBy: Jessica Aletor
Sports Illustrated Casino made $584,466 in revenue in its first month as a licensed Michigan online casino. All 15 casinos lost their record breaking streak but together they made up to $5.29 million in revenue daily in a successful February.
31/03/2023/
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College Partnerships with Sportsbooks Banned by New Sports Marketing Code

Jessica AletorBy: Jessica Aletor
The American Gaming Association has introduced a new code that prohibits promotional partnerships between colleges and sportsbooks in the country. The code, which is to take effect immediately, prevents the use of the term “free” in sports betting advertisement.
30/03/2023/
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Gun Lake Casino Announces $2.5 Million Deal with Special Olympics Michigan

Jessica AletorBy: Jessica Aletor
Gun Lake Casino, Gun Lake Tribe and Special Olympics Michigan have entered into a $2.5 million partnership. The deal involves sponsoring the transformation of a former college campus to a world-first Unified Sports and Inclusion Center training facility.
29/03/2023/
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