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Operator/supplier deals

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Online/land-based partnerships

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Licensing deals

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Marketing deals

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Sports teams/franchises

MLB:

Detroit Tigers

313-962-4000

NFL:

Detroit Lions

313-262-2222

NHL:

Detroit Red Wings

313-471-7929

NBA:

Detroit Pistons

313-462-8200

State population

9.9 million

Revenue

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Online/offline revenue split

0/100

Amounts wagered

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Total number of betting premises

Three licensed casinos

Stake tax take

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What type of licenses are available?

The MGCB issues licenses to platform providers offering services and equipment to facilitate processing of wagers on behalf of a commercial casino or tribe. The agency also will license other types of suppliers to the tribes who support online sports betting and casino-style gambling.

How many skins are permitted per license?

One

How do you apply for a license?

Via the Michigan Gaming Control Board: https://www.michigan.gov/mgcb/0,4620,7-351-97573_99843-528168–,00.html

What are the integrity fees?

N/A

What is the current tax rate?

8.4% on all operator adjusted gross sports betting receipts

Is there a self-exclusion register in the state?

Yes, available here: https://www.michigan.gov/mgcb/0,4620,7-351-79256-231582–,00.html

Is sports betting legal?

Yes

The final bill was passed in December 2019, legalizing mobile and retail betting in the state as well as online casino and poker. Betting went live in March 2020 with retail being rolled out first and online betting expected to launch in 2021.

Regulator details

Michigan Gaming Control Board

3062 West Grand Boulevard, Suite L-700

Detroit, MI 48202-6062

313-456-4100

MGCBweb@michigan.gov

https://www.michigan.gov/mgcb

Executive director: Henry Williams

Is sports betting permitted online?

Yes, mobile betting was legalized in December 2019.

Is there any specific legislation for daily fantasy sports?

Not currently, but a bill was introduced in 2017.

What legislation, if any, is currently pending?

None.