Articles by: Jessica Aletor

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27% of Michigan Lottery Revenue Totalling $1.3 Billion Sent to School Aid Fund

Jessica AletorBy: Jessica Aletor
The Michigan Lottery contributed $1.3 billion to the School Aid Fund in 2023, the fifth consecutive time it is sending over a billion dollars to the fund and bringing the overall tally since 1972 to $28 million.
01/01/2024/
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Michigan Sportsbooks Set New Betting Handle Record for Second Consecutive Month

Jessica AletorBy: Jessica Aletor
In the same month that Michigan casinos set a new revenue record, Michigan sportsbooks have also smashed the monthly betting handle record after accepting a total of $584.1 million in wagers across online and retail operators.
26/12/2023/
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November Revenue at Michigan Online Casinos Sets Record as Best Monthly Total Ever

Jessica AletorBy: Jessica Aletor
Michigan online casinos have now broken the monthly revenue record set in March after generating $175.3 million in November, further leading Michigan to its best yearly revenue total ever. Five casino operators also set monthly records in November.
26/12/2023/
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Fanatics Gets MGCB Approval for Transfer of Key Staff and Labels from PointsBet

Jessica AletorBy: Jessica Aletor
The Michigan Gaming Control Board at its monthly meeting has approved key people for Fanatics and also permitted the transfer of positions and labels from PointsBet to Fanatics ahead of its potential launch in the state.
20/12/2023/
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Michigan Resident Wins $2M From Scratch Ticket He Ignored for Four Months

Jessica AletorBy: Jessica Aletor
An unidentified Michigan man has become a surprise millionaire after claiming a $2 million prize from a Money lottery ticket which he purchased four months ago but dumped in the center console of his truck.
19/12/2023/
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Detroit Casino Revenue Down to $76 Million After 19 Days of Picketing in November

Jessica AletorBy: Jessica Aletor
Detroit online casinos reported a combined revenue of $79.1 million in November. Revenue from slots and table games were the lowest the city has seen in over 22 years while retail sports betting revenue hit a yearly high.
15/12/2023/
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Interstate Poker Traffic in Michigan Up 32% Since PokerStars Shared Liquidity

Jessica AletorBy: Jessica Aletor
Almost 12 months since PokerStars launched a shared liquidity pool between Michigan and New Jersey, the state has recorded remarkable progress, including emerging as the US state with the most online poker traffic and revenue.
12/12/2023/
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Prosecutors Drop Embezzlement Charges Against Four Winds Hartford Casino Worker

Jessica AletorBy: Jessica Aletor
The Four Winds Casino Hartford cash cage employee that was charged with embezzlement in August has now been released after prosecutors dropped all the charges against her as they lacked evidence to proceed with the case.
11/12/2023/
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Caesars Palace Michigan Onboards EveryMatrix as Online Casino Content Provider

Jessica AletorBy: Jessica Aletor
EveryMatrix and Caesars Digital have signed a new content deal that will allow Caesars Palace Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino in about four US states to feature casino style games from the renowned supplier.
08/12/2023/
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Picketing Ends at MGM Grand Detroit After Union Workers Vote on New Contract

Jessica AletorBy: Jessica Aletor
MGM Grand Detroit are set to return to work after they voted to ratify a new contract which includes a bonus option in the second year of the deal. This development comes after 47 days of picketing.
06/12/2023/
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