The wait is over for gamblers in Michigan. Regulators have officially given legal sports betting and online casinos in Michigan the go-ahead according toMichiganSharp.com & DetroitNews.com. A process that started in 2019 will now fully come to fruition as The Michigan Gaming Control Board formally approved 10 casinos and their online platforms.
The Top Online Sportsbooks in Michigan
BetRivers Michigan
Owned and operated by Rush Street Interactive, BetRivers is a rising name in the gaming industry and considered to be one of the best legal online sportsbooks.
In addition to Michigan, BetRivers is also available in a handful of other states such as Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Indiana. Because of their partnership with the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, BetRivers is officially licensed to operate in Michigan.
New players at BetRivers Michigan can sign up today and take advantage of their welcome bonus, which is a 100% deposit match bonus of up to $250.
FanDuel Michigan
FanDuel has evolved from a fantasy sports game site to one of the most popular online sportsbooks in America. Their sportsbook deserves just as much notoriety as their fantasy games as you can find just about every league, sport, and wager type available at FanDuel.
To receive the authority to operate in Michigan, FanDuel partnered with the MotorCity Casino in Detroit – but the sportsbook is accessible outside of Detroit and throughout the state.
New players in Michigan who register before Friday are eligible to receive $100 in free bets.
William Hill Michigan
William Hill is an iconic sports betting brand that first burst onto the scene in London, UK in 1934. The William Hill sportsbook is available to Michigan residents due to their partnership with the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
If you are new to William Hill and reside (or are visiting) Michigan, you can claim their $500 risk-free bet promotion – only available to new players.
Top Sportsbooks & Online Casinos in Michigan
Golden Nugget Michigan
While you won’t see the memorable Golden Nugget logo on any brick-and-mortar hotel and casino anytime soon, you will see the brand represented in the Ojibwa Casino, which is owned by the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. Due to their partnership, patrons of the casino will have access to the Golden Nugget Michigan sportsbook at the casino as well as Golden Nugget’s online casino and sportsbook.
New players at the Golden Nugget Michigan can claim a sizable welcome bonus upon registering – a 100% deposit match bonus of up to $1,000.
FanDuel Casino Michigan
As mentioned previously, FanDuel has partnered with MotorCity Casino in Detroit to offer its sportsbook to casino patrons. The sportsbook is two-stories and features over 60 TVs, 54 self-serve betting stations, a VIP area, and more.
FanDuel is available online 24/7 but the sportsbook at MotorCity will only be open from 9am to 12am (7 days a week).
BetMGM Michigan
Inside the MGM Grand in Detroit, you will find a first-class sportsbook lounge from BetMGM. This Friday, patrons of the MGM Grand will be able to place sports bets inside the casino at the lounge.
The sportsbook at the MGM Grand features 6 betting windows, 22 self-serve kiosks, 14 video poker machines, and much more. BetMGM Casino is also online with new players getting 100% up to $500 on their deposit.
Michigan Sportsbooks Rollout & Launch
The authorization and official rollout of legal sports betting is happening very fast in Michigan. The formal announcement came Tuesday, 1/19 and just 3 days later sports betting & casinos will be live throughout the state.
If you’re taking advantage of a new player welcome bonus, you’ll want to make sure to have the promo code or link handy during the sign-up process.
Michigan’s Sports Betting Law Timeline
Below, we recap the evolution of online gaming in Michigan and how legal sports betting became legal in the state.
● April 2013 – Former Michigan Governor, Rick Synder, first introduced the idea of online lottery sales.
● November 2013 – Michigan lawmakers shutdown Governor Synder’s April online lottery proposal.
● November 2013 – The Michigan Lottery allocates existing budget to adopt and move forward with Governor Synder’s online lottery sales proposal.
● November 2014 – Michigan officially launches online lottery sales and games.
● January 2016 – Major lottery draw games become accessible online.
● December 2018 – Governor Synder rejects lawmaker’s proposal to legalize online gambling.
● December 2019 – New Governor, Gretchen Whitmer, approves an updated proposal to legalize online gambling, online fantasy games, and online sportsbooks.
● March 2020 – The first land-based sportsbooks become available at Greektown Casino-Hotel, MGM Grand Detroit, and MotorCity Casino.
● January 22, 2021 – Online casinos and sportsbooks are formally approved to launch.
Michigan Sports Betting FAQs
1. Is online sports betting legal in Michigan?
Yes, online sports betting and online casinos are legal in Michigan. In December 2019, Governor Whitmer legalized online gaming throughout the state and it officially launched on Friday, January 22, 2021.
2. Where can I sports bet in Michigan?
There are 10 operators approved to operate online and/or land-based sportsbooks in Michigan. They include FanDuel, BetRivers, BetMGM, Penn Sports Interactive, DraftKings, William Hill, TwinSpires, Golden Nugget, PointsBet and the Wynn.
These 10 operators all have online sportsbooks but only a select few have physical sportsbooks – check your local casino or tribal casino for more details.
3. Do I need to be in Michigan to bet at a Michigan online sportsbook?
Yes, you need to be physically located inside state lines to palace a sports bet at an online sportsbook. You can either be a visitor or a resident, provided you are at least 21 years old.
4. Who regulates sports betting in Michigan?
The Michigan Gaming Control Board is responsible for approving online gaming and sports betting in the state. This includes overseeing both commercial operators and tribal casinos.
5. What sports can I bet on in Michigan?
You can bet on the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, MLS, professional tennis, golf, boxing, MMA, and other major sports at Michigan sportsbooks. Each sportsbook decides its own odds and offers a variety of different wager types such as straight bets, parlays, teasers, and more.
