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Leadstar Media has now been granted a sports betting license in Michigan after a series of expansion activities in North America. It seeks to tap into the Michigan sports betting market that made a total revenue of $418.6 million in 2022.

Many Michigan casinos that previously had buffet dining options have reopened them after they were closed during the pandemic. Indoor smoking areas have also been reintroduced, sparking diverse reactions from Michigan players.

BetMGM Michigan has crossed landmark revenue figures of $1 billion in just two years. The state made $2.7 billion, making it more successful than any other state in its first 48 months of operation.

A Michigan bettor on the Caesars Sportsbook platform is looking to double his cash of $330,000 after placing a bet on the Bills to win in their upcoming match against the Bengals.

After successful entries in recent time, more Michigan players, including former Powerball winner, purchase Mega Millions jackpot tickets. Elsewhere in Michigan, the jackpot prize for the Siberian Storm has hit over $566,000 amidst big wins from other online slots.

NetGaming secured a supplier license from the Michigan Gaming Control Board, marking the first step in its expansion plans to US markets. This license will bring the first Ape NFT slot title to Michigan players, among other perks.

The MGCB has approved the operating license of eCOGRA, a UK-based independent testing lab, while in the same breath advocating for responsible gaming practices among youths. eCOGRA is the first non-US lab allowed to provide regulatory certifications to sportsbooks in Michigan.

PokerStars has announced that its shared player pool feature will kick start with a PSPC Online Series in Michigan and New Jersey. The series is expected to feature 85 games and a massive pool of $2.5 million guaranteed.

Michigan sportsbooks witnessed significant growth this year, with massive events and rise in revenue. Tax revenues and total wagering amounts reached an all-time high in 2022, alongside other major achievements. The state’s total sportsbook handle also rose to $7 billion, compared to last year’s figures.

Gun Lake Casino closed its properties on December 23, due to a state-wide blizzard that crippled business activities. It made this announcement in a Twitter statement. It has since re-opened to customers on Christmas Day after conditions normalized.