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Michigan Takes Hard Line Against Online Racebooks, Sparking Showdown with TwinSpires https://t.co/lWvwSIdZnW

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The Michigan Gaming Control Board has issued a suspension order against Churchill Downs Technology Initiatives Company, aka TwinSpires, for noncompliance to wagering laws

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Soaring Online Casino Revenue, MGCB’s Firm Actions Highlight Michigan’s 2024 Top Gambling Stories https://t.co/lIaSyr8lls

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2024 was a big year for gambling news in the state of Michigan. Online revenue took off even further for casinos and sportsbooks, while the MGCB took a hard stance against offshore gambling. Plus, the last horse racing track in the state closed its doors

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Detroit Casinos Deliver Highest November Revenue Since Before the Pandemic Setback https://t.co/blJsVUJW35

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Detroit's three casinos posted their highest gaming revenue total in November since 2019, showing signs that they are moving toward a return to pre-pandemic levels

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The location will be in Benzonia, as it will join Turtle Creek Casino and Leelanau Sands Casino as the gaming locations run by the tribe https://t.co/QNf3ZL7nnw

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The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTB) will open its third gaming facility early next year, according to the tribe’s website.

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Record October Revenue Puts Michigan Online Casinos on Track for $2.4 Billion Year https://t.co/5kwAABRsXj

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Michigan online casinos made a big splash in October, setting a new monthly record for revenue while also surpassing the 2023 total through just 10 months of 2024. Current pacing has the online operators looking at $2.4 billion in revenue for the year

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Vegas Matt Will Appear in Live Show at MotorCity Casino in Detroit on Nov. 16 https://t.co/SyJExa8X5j

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On Saturday, @MotorCityCasino welcomes gambling celebrity and influencer Vegas Matt to Detroit for a live show.

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Detroit Casino Revenue Has Bounced Back From Last Year’s Strikes https://t.co/vjqWeoE1Ly

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A year ago, Detroit casinos were dealing with a worker strike at all three locations, which impacted revenue. This year, the casinos put up their highest revenue total for October since 2021

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BetMGM Offers Interstate Online Poker, Merging New Jersey And Michigan Markets https://t.co/Oc1wD1KKQj

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On Wednesday, BetMGM Poker began allowing for combined players pools between Michigan and New Jersey, becoming the third online poker option in the state to offer multi-state play

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Sports Illustrated Casino And Sportsbook Delay Michigan Exit Until Q1 2025 https://t.co/PWjyCja87Z

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Sports Illustrated Casino has delayed its exit from the state of Michigan until the first quarter of 2025, which could open the door for a new casino operator to take over the license

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Evolution Launches Second Live Dealer Brand, Ezugi, To Keep Up With Demand In Michigan https://t.co/JYZsJMgkn1

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Evolution is bringing a second live dealer studio to Michigan as it is set to bring its secondary brand, Ezugi, into the state market as well.