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Hollywood Casino Michigan Introduces Branded Live Dealer Games Through Light & Wonder Deal
Hollywood Casino owner PENN Entertainment has announced a partnership deal with Light & Wonder (LNW) to deliver branded live dealer games to its Michigan online casino. Players can now play blackjack and PENN’s unique Lucky Cat Baccarat at exclusive tables featuring the branding of the retail Hollywood Casino at Greektown, one of three Detroit commercial casinos. […]
DraftKings Poker Debuts With ‘Electric’ 3-Handed Format
Online poker fans were energized by the discovery on Aug. 21 that DraftKings introduced a game called Electric Poker in Michigan on Aug. 20. Gamblers in New Jersey and West Virginia may be closely watching the new “3-handed, no-limit Texas Hold’em poker tournament game,” as well. Because their gaming regulators allow multi-state poker tournaments. In […]
BetMGM’s Bartlett Talks About ‘MGM Bonus City’ Launching in Michigan, Live Dealer, More
One of the secrets to BetMGM‘s success is its brand recognition. Commercial casino giant MGM Resorts International is one of the online gambling brand’s owners. So when MGM Bonus City entered New Jersey in October 2023, it was logical that 10 months later, the hybrid live dealer game launched in another state — Michigan. Oliver […]
Caesars Palace Casino Increases Bespoke Offerings With a New Slot By 4ThePlayer
Caesars Palace Online Casino now has a flagship slot to cap off its strategy of investing in bespoke games featuring Caesars brands. The new Caesars Palace Slot is named after the app itself and Caesars’ longstanding resort on the Las Vegas Strip. The latest exclusive slot comes from European developer 4ThePlayer in collaboration with Caesars. […]
Horseshoe Online Casino: Caesars Making Preparations for New Brand Launch in Michigan This September
Michigan will soon see a new iGaming brand: Horseshoe Online Casino. It will replace WynnBet Casino, which operates in partnership with the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. Early indications are that customers can expect the brand to appear in September this year. Wynn Resorts abandoned its Michigan online casino in February, selling the assets and license to Caesars, which […]
Illegal Gambling Site Bovada Claims Colorado, Michigan Aren’t Served — One Bettor Saw No Change
Gaming regulators in Colorado and Michigan noticed their states pop up on June 20 on the Bovada list of “Which Countries Are Restricted?” However, on June 21, a bettor notified Bonus on social media about being able to play online poker on the illegal site that said it was restricted and it “seemed to work […]
Bovada Exits Michigan and Colorado in Response to Regulatory Crackdown
Black market gambling site Bovada has heeded the warnings of state gaming regulators, adding Colorado and Michigan to list of states it will not serve. The Michigan Gaming Control Board sent a “cease and desist” letter on May 29 to Bovada’s owner, Harp Media. According to SBCAmericas, Colorado sent a similar letter the following week, although Bonus has not […]
BetMGM Michigan Doubles Down on Gen X Pop Culture Appeal With Cheers & Ace Ventura Slots
BetMGM Casino has chosen Michigan as the first market to receive two new pop culture slots: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and Cheers. London-based Atlantic Digital supplies the slots, based on the 1994 Jim Carrey comedy film and 80s sitcom of the same names. Both slots feature voice clips and images of their iconic characters, plus […]
Michigan Supreme Court to Decide BetMGM ‘Unpaid Winnings’ Lawsuit
The Michigan Supreme Court will hear the appeal of a player who accused BetMGM Michigan of fraud, conversion, and breach of contract for failing to honor a $3.2 million online casino win. Lower courts had found that the complaint was out of their jurisdiction and that the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) investigation should be […]
Michigan Cease-And-Desist Threatens Bovada With Legal Action
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has ordered the Curaçao-based operator behind Bovada.com and Bovada.lv to stop taking bets from Michigan residents. It might be hard to enforce such an order against a company without a US presence, but some believe Bovada will comply voluntarily. Following an investigation, the MGCB rolled out the unwelcome mat […]