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Playzido, a subsidiary of Light & Wonder, has recently acquired a B2B supplier license which will see it bring fresh content to four Michigan online casinos. Additionally, Authentic Gaming gained approval to stream live dealer table games starting in October.

MGM Resorts have revealed that customer’s biodata and contact information were compromised during the September 11 security breach. The company has taken steps to provide affected customers with identity protection and credit monitoring services.

PENN Entertainment gaming floors, including Hollywood Casino at Greektown in Detroit, are set to introduce autonomous robots from Knightscope for enhanced security, following recent security threats on retail casinos. These robots will offer advanced surveillance and real-time communication.

Five unions have voted to authorize strike actions if demands for wage increases, retirement security, and job protection aren't met by October 16. MGM Grand Detroit is engaging with unions and has reported productive meetings with union leaders.

Northville Downs has extended its race season to November 25 with sixteen additional dates. This news comes after Northville City Council approved the track’s redevelopment. However, plans to relocate the racetrack to Plymouth Township await approval from the authorities.

888 Holdings and the Hannahville Indian Community have launched the first Sports Illustrated retail sportsbook at Island Resort & Casino. The sportsbook is powered by OpenBet and is to feature cutting-edge wagering technology for a secure sports betting experience.

MGM has now resumed full operations at its casinos and hotels after a malicious attack on its computer systems. Two hacker groups, Scattered Spider and ALPHV have claimed responsibility, raising additional concerns about customer data security.

Michigan's online casinos achieved significant milestones in August, surpassing $1 billion in iGaming tax revenue faster than any other US state. August also marked the sixth consecutive month that online casinos in the state generated more than $150 million revenue.

Michigan sports betting saw its lowest year-over-year margin of decline in August after months of double-digit dips. The state also saw a reduction to 14 sportsbooks yet posted a revenue of $23.2 million, greater than July 2023.

Fanatics has rebranded PointsBet Casino and Sportsbook in Michigan to “PointsBet, A Fanatics Experience” after failing to include the state in its initial plans for a rebrand. However, regulatory approval is still pending for Fanatics in Michigan.