Articles by: Jessica Aletor

Virtual Gaming Worlds has officially exited the Michigan market joining Golden Hearts Games, a charitable casino operator that was accused of unlicensed gambling in October. VGW was the operator of Luckyland Slots, Chumba Casino and Global Poker.

Michigan sportsbooks reported an all-time sports betting handle record in October after generating a total of $551.1 million across retail and mobile operations. A betting hold of 8.4% would ensure that revenue stayed at $46.1 million.

Michigan's online gambling industry saw a mixed performance in October 2023, with its overall revenue declining slightly from September to $160.3 million while some individual casinos managed to set monthly records.

DraftKings has announced plans to launch progressive parlay, a new feature that allows bettors to win even if they lose some legs of their overall wager. The feature is set to be regulated as a sports betting option upon release.

A Michigan court has convicted four employees of the Stony Creek Internet Café on misdemeanor counts. Cecil Roberson, Angela Amperez-Lopez, and Beverly Weatherspoon were sentenced to community service and fines, while Timothy Reardon received one year of probation and fines.

Over 2,000 workers from Hollywood Casino and MotorCity have voted to end the strike at their locations. However, picketing will continue at MGM Grand Detroit after its staff failed to ratify the new contract agreed to by the DCC.

ESPN and Hollywood Casino Online have kicked off operations in Michigan, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The sportsbook is offering players several promotions, including a 100% deposit match bonus, up to $1,000.

The Detroit Casino Council has begun a campaign calling for the boycott of online casinos operated by Detroit retail casinos. The DCC is considering this measure in hopes that the potential financial implications cause Detroit casinos to change their stance.

Detroit casinos suffered a significant decline in revenue in October due to the ongoing workers' strike. The casinos generated $81.7 million from slots and table games and recorded $1.1 million in revenue from retail sports betting.

Caesars has partnered with Inspired Entertainment to launch hybrid dealer games, a patent-pending gaming technology that offers 24/7 live games without studios. Caesars joins BetMGM as the second online casino to provide this innovative product in Michigan.