Latest articles
Groundbreaking Kicks Off Massive Expansion at Bay Mills Casino Resort
Roughly 11 months after first announcing the project, Bay Mills Casino and Resort has broken ground on a massive expansion that will double the resort’s visitor occupancy. Last week, the casino and Bay Mills Indian Community (BMIC), which owns and operates the resort, held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the project’s start. Bay Mills Tribal […]
Michigan Shuts Down Golden Hearts Games, a Free-to-Play Social Casino
Michigan officials shut down Golden Hearts Games Inc. As of Sept. 1, the free-to-play social casino that claims games support charity was no longer operating in the Wolverine State. Bonus attempted to sign up for a Golden Hearts Games account using a Michigan ZIP Code to test the shutdown. The Golden Hearts sign-up page told […]
BetMGM Not Alone in Favoring Michigan, New Jersey for Online Casino Debuts
BetMGM is among many legal online casino operators who seem to prefer launching products in Michigan and New Jersey. Also, it’s no longer uncommon for operators and suppliers to enter the US through the Midwestern state. Between March 8 and Sept. 5, BetMGM made four major online casino product launch announcements. While half happened in […]
1X2 Network Entering US Via Michigan License, Bringing Crash Games to More Operators
Online casino players could soon have more options to play crash games as British iGaming supplier 1X2 Network announced it received a Michigan license. When 1X2 enters the US market, gamblers will be able to play content from 1X2 Networks’ studios, including: AD LUNAM Iron Dog Studio Prospect Gaming While not mentioned in the press […]
Michigan Regulator Proposes Ban on Sportsbook-Like Pick’em Fantasy Contests
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has proposed new daily fantasy sports (DFS) regulations to ban contests that too closely resemble sports bets. The new rules, which legislators would need to approve, will prohibit DFS operators from offering single-player DFS pick ’em contests and predictions similar to the proposition bets offered by sportsbooks. The changes […]
WynnBet’s Multi-State App Bound for New Jersey, Michigan, New York After Roll-Out in 6 States
WynnBet, luxury hospitality outfit Wynn Resort’s new multi-state online casino and sports betting app, will soon launch in New Jersey, Michigan, and New York. In the meantime, WynnBet’s replacement to its state-specific apps is available in six new states. According to Wynn, the app now gives players in Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Virginia […]
Bragg Gaming, FanDuel Partnership Yields Connecticut, Michigan Launches
Bragg Gaming Group expanded its partnership with FanDuel Casino. Bragg now offers its content and remote gaming server in Michigan and Connecticut. Players in the two states will have access to the content of some of Bragg Studios’ brands, including: Atomic Slot Lab and its popular titles like Egyptian Magic and Fairy Dust Indigo Magic […]
European Slot Developer 4ThePlayer Continues US Expansion With Full License in Michigan
European slot developer 4ThePlayer has obtained its full license from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), expanding its US presence. The company entered the US market through a live transactional waiver in New Jersey in August 2022 and received its provisional license in Michigan two months later. Thanks to that provisional license, Michigan players have […]
Evolution’s US Growth Continues With Launch Of Live Dealer Craps In Michigan
Evolution has introduced its live dealer craps product in Michigan, meaning the classic game is now available in all online casino states, except for Connecticut and Delaware. As the world’s most prolific live dealer provider, Evolution first added craps to its European offerings in 2020. In 2022, it brought the game to the US with […]
Bonus Q&A: Mary Kay Bean on Her Retirement From the MGCB
Mary Kay Bean is leaving. For those of us at Bonus, her retirement on June 1 from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) is momentous. The communications specialist has been the face and voice of the regulator in one of the most important US online casino marketplaces. So we decided to interview her before she […]