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Gambling licensing in United States — Michigan
Michigan legalised online casino, poker and sports betting in December 2019; sites went live in January 2021. Every site runs under one of the three Detroit commercial casinos or a Michigan tribe, partnered with a platform provider. The MGCB publishes the authorised list; each brand here shows the casino or tribe that holds the licence.
Information reviewed: 26 September 2026
Regulator and legal framework
- Primary framework
- Lawful Internet Gaming Act and Lawful Sports Betting Act (2019)
- Minimum age
- 21
Licence categories
- Internet gaming operator licence (Detroit casinos and tribes)
- Internet gaming platform provider licence
- Internet sports betting operator licence
- Supplier licence
Key licensee requirements
- Operate through a Detroit casino or a federally recognised Michigan tribe
- Platform provider licensed by the MGCB
- Players 21+ and physically in Michigan
- Tax on internet casino: graduated 20%–28% of adjusted gross receipts; sports betting 8.4% (my own knowledge, needs checking)
Legislation and standards
Lawful Internet Gaming Act (2019 PA 152)
Legalised online casino games and poker.
Lawful Sports Betting Act (2019 PA 149)
Legalised retail and online sports betting.
Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement
Michigan joined in 2022, allowing shared poker player pools with NJ, DE and NV.