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By Georgina Ramos

Online Poker Is Unlikely to Go Live in Michigan in 2020

January 27, 2020

Lawmakers in Michigan closed out 2019 with the decision to legalize and regulate online poker, but there is still lots of work to be done before sites can actually go live. According to the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), it is unlikely that online poker will be made available to local residents until 2021. According […]

By Georgina Ramos

The Stars Group Makes Plans to Be First Operator in Michigan’s Poker Market

January 6, 2020

The Stars Group is making some very big moves in Michigan’s online poker market. It was only last month that lawmakers in the state deciding to legalize online casino games, but the brand has already entered into a partnership that will guarantee its place in Michigan’s digital gaming world. Announced via press release, The Stars […]

By Nicola E Hayward

Michigan Governor Vetoes Online Casino and Online Poker Bill

December 31, 2018

Michigan residents’ hopes that the state could become the fifth state to pass online poker and online gambling legislation were crashed last Friday when the outgoing governor, Rick Snyder, vetoed it thus putting an end to monumental amounts of effort by Michigan Rep. Brandt Iden. While the outgoing governor vetoed a number of other bills, […]

By Elaine West

Online Poker and Online Casinos Coming to Michigan

December 24, 2018

Michigan has moved a step closer to becoming the fifth state in the United States to formally launch a regulated online gambling industry. This revelation comes in the wake of the approval of House Bill 4926, otherwise referred to as Michigan Internet Gaming Act, by the Michigan Senate last Thursday. The bill passed the Senate […]

By Georgina Ramos

Is Michigan Online Poker Still Possible in 2018?

December 7, 2018

It is well over half a decade since online poker made its return to the United States but up until now, only three states have managed to launch their internet gaming industries. Pennsylvania, the next in line, is almost launching its online poker industry which will make it the fourth state to do so. Even […]