Michigan Online Gambling News

The PlayMichigan news team covers all the breaking news in the Michigan gaming industry. Whether it’s MI online casino updates, Michigan sports betting news, online poker information, or updates from the Michigan retail casino industry, we follow it.

We focus on the regulated market, so you can trust that all the operators we discuss in the news are regulated by the Michigan Gaming Control Board and legal to operate in the state. What’s more, our writers stay in direct communication with gaming regulators and operators, so you can trust that we’ll bring you the voices of those key gaming stakeholders in the state.

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News MotorCity Casino Opens First Renovated Guestrooms in $65M Overhaul

MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit has opened two floors of newly renovated guestrooms, the first phase of a $65 million renovation project

Noah Dmello • August 14, 2026

MotorCity Casino Hotel unveils two floors of newly renovated guestrooms.

News FastDraft Receives Michigan Fantasy License but Paid Contests Remain Unavailable

FastDraft has received approval to operate fantasy contests in Michigan, but its paid contests can't be accessed in the state

Noah Dmello • August 13, 2026

News All 3 Detroit Casinos Report Rising Revenue in July

Detroit casinos enjoyed a revenue rebound in July, with all three reporting growth last month after declines in June

Noah Dmello • August 13, 2026

All three Detroit casinos reported rising revenue in July.

News Hard Rock Bet Launches $150K Casino Sweepstakes in Michigan

Hard Rock Bet Online Casino players in Michigan and New Jersey can win casino credits this week just by opting in and playing slots

Noah Dmello • August 12, 2026

News Soaring Eagle Adds Kenny G and Chicago to November Concert Schedule

Best-selling artists Kenny G and Chicago will take the stage at Soaring Eagle Casino's Entertainment Hall in November

Noah Dmello • August 12, 2026

MLB Hard Rock Bet Rolls Out MLB Dime Lines for Michigan Bettors

Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook is offering 10-cent betting line boosts on select pregame MLB wagers in Michigan throughout August

Noah Dmello • August 11, 2026

News Jackpot365 Progressive Prize Feature Launches in Michigan

bet365 customers in Michigan can now opt into Jackpot365, a new progressive jackpot bonus on wagers and platform games

Corey Sharp • August 6, 2026

News Play Gun Lake Casino Player Hits $102,480 Jackpot on Cash Eruption High Stakes

A Play Gun Lake Casino player won $102,480 on Cash Eruption High Stakes, the third big jackpot reported on the slot this year, joining two other big-money wins.

Tyler Andrews • August 6, 2026

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