10 Dec 2020
The MGCB approved provisional licenses for 15 platform providers who will support commercial and tribal casinos’ online gaming and sports betting offerings.
19 Nov 2020
With this latest state approved license WSN is now licensed in 10 states where sports betting is legal and regulated.
4 Sep 2020
Sports bettors in Michigan now can place bets on live and simulcast pari-mutuel horse races using mobile wagering through Churchill Downs Technology Initiatives Co. under an order issued Thursday by Michigan Gaming Control Executive Director Richard S. Kalm.
1 Jul 2020
The MGCB also began to accept vendor registration applications from firms supporting the operators and suppliers.
8 Jun 2020
With a reopening date still undetermined, the Michigan Gaming Control Board today approved minimum guidelines for Detroit casinos, including 15% capacity, temperature checks, no poker rooms and a ban on smoking on casino floors.
15 May 2020
By taking another step toward the launch of online gaming, the MGCB is encouraging suppliers to file applications as soon as possible.
6 May 2020
A bettor can create an account with the third-party facilitator and can use a mobile device or computer to place wagers on pari-mutuel races using the money on deposit.
16 Mar 2020
As a result of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., casinos across the country have announced temporary closures. These resorts will continue to assess the situation over the next two weeks and reevaluate the closures.
15 Mar 2020
The Detroit casino will close for 14 days as of 16 March.
15 Mar 2020
Penn National Gaming announced it will temporarily suspend operations at Greektown Casino Hotel for a period of two weeks beginning at 5 p.m. on 16 March, as a precautionary measure against the spread of COVID-19.
6 Mar 2020
Motor City Casino, Greektown Casino and MGM Grand in Detroit anticipate to be authorized by the Michigan Gaming Control Board to conduct sports wagering beginning Wednesday afternoon.
17 Feb 2012
Revenue down 1.7 percent for Detroit's casinos combined for January, but Greektown's revenue rose 7 percent over the same month last year.
16 Mar 2011
Firekeepers Casino handed a check for $4.86 million to the Local Revenue Sharing Board.
11 Jun 2008
News Brief: Michigan gaming regulators today allowed Greektown Casino to continue executing a business reorganization plan aimed at improving the financial health of the casino during Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
11 Mar 2008
News Brief: Negotiations between the Michigan state and the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians to resolve problems blocking the distribution of casino revenue to local governments should wrap up in 60 to 90 days, a tribal official said.
31 Jan 2006
Bally Gaming and Systems reports that its newly introduced five-reel mechanical S9000 slot machine has been approved for sale by the Michigan Gaming Control Board and Gaming Laboratories International.
