Michigan
Last Updated: 22 January, 2025
The Great Lake State did not waste much time getting a sports betting bill legalized once PASPA was overturned. Now, MI has 11 mobile betting apps and over 20 retail locations available to residents.
Legal and licensed apps:
SOCIAL SPORTSBOOK & CASINO | 21+. Play-for-fun platform - for entertainment only. T&Cs apply.
DFS | 18+. The 20%/$500 first deposit bonus is for new customers only. Promo code SAVE must be used. Minimum 1st deposit required: $5. Play-through requirement: 25X. Further T&Cs apply.
DFS | 18+. Terms & conditions apply
HORSE RACE WAGERING | 18+. If your first real-money bet loses, you'll get a 100% refund as a racing credit up to $500. Individuals who have already placed bets on other FanDuel products are not eligible. T&Cs apply.
HORSE RACE WAGERING | 18+. Place your first cash bet on Single-Horse Win. If this bet loses, you'll get a 100% refund up to $100. Promo code 100TVG must be used on registration. T&Cs apply.
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HORSE RACE WAGERING | 18+. Deposit exactly $200 the first time with the promo code STAKES to claim the 100% bonus. Wagering requirement: 1X (deposit+bonus). T&Cs apply.
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HORSE RACE WAGERING | 18+. Use promo code GET200 on signup to receive a $20 bonus for every $100 you wager within your first 60 days. Max bonus: $200. T&Cs apply.
HORSE RACE WAGERING | 18+. Get a $20 bonus for every $100 wagered within the first 60 days after registration. Use of promo code GET200 on signup is required. Max claimable bonus amount: $200. T&Cs apply.
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All legal ways to bet on in Michigan
| Is online sports betting legal in Michigan? | Yes |
| Is in-person sports betting legal? | Yes |
| Is daily fantasy sports legal? | Yes |
| Is betting on college sports legal? | Yes |
| Is horse racing betting legal? | Yes (online & in-person) |
| Is greyhound betting legal? | No |
| Is political betting legal? | No |
| Is eSports betting legal? | No |
The Michigan Wolverines are the latest team to raise the College Football Playoff trophy, and thanks to MI sports betting rules, residents were legally allowed to wager on the Wolverines in the National Championship. Outside of betting on collegiate sports, there are also no restrictions when it comes to betting on professional sports in MI, which includes using daily fantasy sports apps.
Regarding what is illegal to bet on in Michigan, the two biggest areas are politics and eSports. However, one tribal casino does offer odds on some eSports events. Greyhound racing is also illegal in MI, but horserace betting is legal.
Online sports betting in The Wolverine State
Michigan was one of the states that acted fast when PASPA was overturned in 2018. Before this ruling, the state had already discussed legalized sports betting, but it never got the support it needed to be finalized. Most of 2019 was spent discussing what legal sports betting in MI would look like, and right before 2020, Gov. Gretchen Weimer signed off on HB 4916 and HB 4308.
Before this bill, gambling was already a big part of Michigan, as commercial and tribal casinos had been operating for many years. Thus, the launch of retail sports betting was ready to go by March 2020. As it stands now, Michigan has one of the most extensive sports betting operations in the U.S.
However, due to the unforeseen circumstances caused by the coronavirus, online sports betting did not become available in MI until January 2021. Not only did online sports betting finally launch in January 2021, but Michigan residents were rewarded for waiting with some of the biggest online operators on the market. Right off the bat, BetMGM, BetRivers, FanDuel, DraftKings, and more were available to download or access on their web platforms.
As the sports betting scene has grown in Michigan, so has the number of operators. Heading into 2025, there are currently 11 online sportsbooks available, with the potential for more shops coming and going as the year rolls on.
To obtain access to the Michigan market, these mobile operators needed to partner with one of the many retail casinos across the state. Additionally, a few of these operators have partnered with the state's professional sports teams. For example, WynnBet is the official sports betting partner of the Detroit Lions.
All legal MI sports betting apps in 2025 (from newest to oldest):
Sportsbook app | Launch date |
|---|---|
Fanatics Sportsbook | February 23, 2024 |
ESPN Bet | November 14, 2023 |
Eagle Casino & Sports | April 14, 2022 |
Play Gun Lake (PARX) | August 2, 2021 |
FireKeepers | July 12, 2021 |
Four Winds | February 15, 2021 |
BetMGM | January 22, 2021 |
BetRivers | January 22, 2021 |
Caesars Sportsbook | January 22, 2021 |
DraftKings | January 22, 2021 |
FanDuel | January 22, 2021 |
Important details about MI online sportsbooks and wagering apps
Sportsbook | Details |
|---|---|
Golden Nugget | After being acquired by DraftKings, Golden Nugget ended all online sportsbook operations in the US in early 2024. |
PrizePicks | DFS operator exited the MI market on November 10 after the Michigan Gaming Control Board banned pick'em style DFS games. |
SI Sportsbook | According to Evoke, the owner, Sports Illustrated Sportsbook will operate strictly as an online casino in MI until Q1/2025, when it will shut down entirely. |
Wynnbet | Wynnbet has closed its MI sportsbook and operates only as an online casino app in the state. |
Sports betting & gambling legislation in MI
Michigan is pretty free and easy regarding what customers can bet on in the state, which is why wagers on in-state colleges are allowed. However, it is vital to remember that to place a legal wager on one of those colleges or any game in general, a bettor must be at least 21 years old.
While bettors do not need to be Michigan residents to place a legal wager in the state, they do need to be within state lines, as mobile sportsbooks in MI utilize geolocation services. The Michigan Gaming Control Board enforces this rule, along with the age limit.
Not only do bettors have an excellent selection of betting apps to choose from, but they do not have to pay a hefty tax for sports betting. All winnings in Michigan are subject to a tax rate of just 4.25%.
With online casinos, the lottery, and online poker also available in MI, the state has little else to discuss regarding gambling legislation moving forward.
| Are online casinos legal in Michigan? | Yes |
| Are retail casinos legal? | Yes |
| Are social sportsbooks legal? | Yes |
| Are sweepstakes/social casinos legal? | Yes |
| Is online poker legal? | Yes |
| Is the lottery legal? | Yes |
| The launch date of sports betting in Michigan? | In-person: March 2020, Online: January 22, 2021 |
| How many legal sports betting apps are there in MI? | 11 |
| How many legal retail betting sites are there in MI? | 15+ |
| Is remote registration allowed? | Yes |
| Legal age for sports betting in Michigan? | 21+ |
| Michigan's tax rate for betting/gambling winnings | 4.25% |
| Who regulates sports betting in Michigan? | Michigan Gaming Control Board |
Most recent updates from the MI sports betting scene
January 20, 2025: Coming off a shocking loss to the Commanders, the Lions historic season has ended. Detroit has opened at (+850) to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
January 13, 2025: After their first-round bye, the Detroit Lions are set to host the Washington Commanders in the divisional round. The Lions are (-9.5) point favorites.
January 6, 2025: By beating the Vikings in week 18, the Detroit Lions have earned the #1 seed in the NFC. Detroit is (+115) to win the conference.
December 30, 2024: The Detroit Lions will play the Minnesota Vikings in week 18. Detroit is a (-2.5) point favorite and the winner will be the #1 seed in the NFC, while the loser will be the #5 seed.
December 16, 2024: By losing to the Bills, the Detroit Lions are now tied with the Eagles for the second-best odds to win the Super Bowl at (+450).
December 13, 2024: Michigan will play Alabama in the ReliaQuest Bowl. The Wolverines are (+10) point underdogs.
December 6, 2024: With a win on Thursday Night Football over the Packers, the Detroit Lions are now down to (+260) to win the Super Bowl.
December 2, 2024: Despite having one of their worst seasons in years, the Michigan Wolverines were able to beat the Ohio State Buckeyes for the 4th straight season.
November 13, 2024: All gaming properties owned by the Sault Tribe have officially gone smoke-free. These five casinos will still offer outdoor smoking, but no longer allow smoking inside.
In-person sports betting sites and locations
Of the 26 casinos scattered throughout MI, 22 offer retail sports betting. These 22 casinos are a mix of commercial properties and tribal casinos. Each casino can partner with one online skin, which has also helped bring 14 mobile sportsbooks to the state.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board oversees all sports betting rules and regulations at commercial casinos, while the National Indian Gaming Commission regulates betting at tribal casinos.
Bay Mills Resort & Casino (11386 W Lakeshore Dr, Brimley)
FireKeepers Casino Hotel (11177 E Michigan Ave, Battle Creek)
Gun Lake Casino (1123 129th Ave, Wayland)
Island Resort & Casino (W 399 US-2, Harris)
Hollywood Casino at Greektown (1211 Chrysler Dr, Detroit)
Leelanau Sands Casino (2521 N West Bay Shore Dr, Peshawbestown)
Little River Casino and Resort (2700 Orchard Hwy, Manistee)
Motor City Casino Hotel (2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit)
MGM Grand Detroit (1777 3rd Ave, Detroit)
Saganing Eagles Landing Casino & Hotel (2690 Worth Rd, Standish)
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort (6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd, Mt Pleasant)
Northern Waters Casino Resort (N5384 US-45, Watersmeet)
Turtle Creek Casino and Hotel (7741 M-72, Williamsburg)
Kewadin Casino – Christmas (N7761 Candy Cane Ln, Christmas)
Kewadin Casino – Hessel (N 3 Mile Rd, Hessel)
Kewadin Casino – Manistique (5630 W, US-2, Manistique)
Kewadin Casino – St. Ignace (3015 Mackinac Trail, St Ignace)
Kewadin Casino – Sault Ste. Marie (2186 Shunk Rd, Sault Ste. Marie)
Four Winds Dowagiac (58700 M-51 S, Dowagiac)
Four Winds Hartford (68600 Red Arrow Hwy, Hartford)
Four Winds New Buffalo (11111 Wilson Rd, New Buffalo)
Sports betting in neighboring states
If Michigan Wolverine or Michigan State Spartans fans happened to venture into neighboring states to watch their team play in a Big Ten game, they would be able to find some form of legal sports betting.
With sports betting fully legal in both online and retail capacities in Ohio and Indiana, the legislation for sports betting for Wisconsin is a bit confusing. To find out more about why, you can click on the state in the box down below.
| State | Online sports betting | Retail sports betting | DFS | Horse Race betting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | Legal | Legal | Legal | Legal |
| Wisconsin | Yes | Legal | Legal | Legal |
| Indiana | Legal | Legal | Legal | Legal |
Sports betting revenue impact on Michigan's economy
An online operator must first partner with a casino in Michigan to obtain a license there. These licenses require an upfront $50,000 application fee and an additional $50,000 operating fee each year. The tax rate for sports betting in MI is 8.4%, and this applies to both retail and online operators.
The number of operators in Michigan has certainly helped the state turn in a large profit from sports betting. Aside from operators, though, the fact that MI is also the 10th largest state in the country in terms of population makes a big difference when it comes to sports betting handle figures.
Once sporting events resumed after the pandemic and the Michigan sports betting scene became fully established, the state consistently produced impressive monthly and yearly revenue numbers. In 2022, MI surpassed the $4 billion in betting handle for the year and basically matched the exact annual totals in 2023. However, in 2024, the state set a new record, not just in betting handle (+$5.5 billion) but also in sportsbooks' revenue, with over $470 million.
Michigan sports betting record months:
Sports betting handle: November 2024 ($671,219,907)
Revenue: December 2023 ($65,920,318)
Tax income: December 2023 ($4,021,700)
Latest MI sports betting revenue report breakdown (December 2024)
Total betting handle: $617,500,845
Internet/mobile betting handle: $597,733,281
Retail betting handle: $19,767,564
Winnings paid to players: $597,014,762
Hold: 3.32%
Total gross revenue: $20,486,083
Gross revenue from online betting: $20,206,434
Gross revenue from retail betting: $279,649
Total adjusted revenue: $544,390
Adjusted revenue from online betting: $267,881
Adjusted revenue from retail betting: $276,509
Total tax revenue for the state: $250,497
Tax payments for the state from online sports betting: $214,291
Tax payments for the state from retail betting: $16,293
Online betting tax payments for the city of Detroit: $0
Retail betting tax payments for the city of Detroit: $19,913
Reported by the Michigan Gaming Board.
Top performing sportsbook apps in the state in December 2024:
FanDuel (MotorCity Casino)
Handle: $235.5m, Revenue: $7.2m
DraftKings (Bay Mills Indian Community)
Handle: $162.9m, Revenue: $6.0m
BetMGM (MGM Grand Detroit)
Handle: $85.9m, Revenue: $3.2m
Fanatics Sportsbook (Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians)
Handle: $34.8m, Revenue: $1.6m
Caesars Sportsbook (Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians)
Handle: $28.5m, Revenue: $1.2m
ESPN Bet (Greektown Casino)
Handle: $31.1m, Revenue: $458,099
BetRivers (Little River Band of Ottawa Indians)
Handle: $10.6m, Revenue: $297,977
Eagle Casino & Sports (Soaring Eagle Gamiong)
Handle: $2.5m, Revenue: $198,610
Firekeepers (Firekeepers Casino)
Handle: $1.8m, Revenue: $16,858
Play Gun Lake (Gun Lake Band Tribal Community)
Handle: $1.7m, Revenue: $78,358
Four Winds (Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians)
Handle: $1.7m, Revenue: $44,557
Recent revenue report data - Compared to the previous year (YoY)
Report | Total handle | Mobile handle | Gross revenue | Taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
December 2024 | $617,500,845 | $597,733,281 | $20,486,083 | $250,497 |
December 2023 | $613,425,699 | $583,036,262 | $65,920,319 | $2,779,956 |
YoY change | Up 0.66% | Up 2.52% | Down 68.92% | Down 90.99% |
MI sports betting revenue in 2025
All essential data from the Michigan Gaming Control Board's monthly 2024 reports are summed up in the table below. In addition to the state's tax income, it shows the monthly sports betting handle, operator's total revenue, and the percentage of indicates how the last two mentioned figures have evolved compared to the previous month.
Month | Handle (MoM) | Revenue (MoM) | Tax income |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan. 2025 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2025 Total YTD | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2024 revenue data
Month | Handle (MoM) | Revenue (MoM) | Tax income |
|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 2024 | $617,500,845 (-8.00%) | $20,486,083 (-65.97%) | $250,497 |
Nov. 2024 | $671,219,907 (15.21%) | $60,207,252 (86.93%) | $2,673,011 |
Oct. 2024 | $582,611,718 (11.23%) | $32,209,323 (-45.61%) | $907,667 |
Sep. 2024 | $523,776,650 (80.81%) | $59,216,535 (103.82%) | $2,029,809 |
Aug. 2024 | $289,680,651 (12.82%) | $29,053,190 (0.04%) | $1,303,865 |
Jul. 2024 | $256,764,457 (-9.96%) | $29,041,634 (-8.68%) | $1,449,451 |
Jun. 2024 | $285,170,266 (-19.63%) | $31,802,442 (-25.64%) | $1,598,793 |
May 2024 | $354,836,012 (-14.38%) | $42,766,351 (-1.54%) | $2,597,165 |
Apr. 2024 | $414,426,339 (-16.72%) | $43,437,160 (-0.22%) | $2,616,238 |
Mar. 2024 | $497,622,751 (19.67%) | $43,534,858 (-43.39%) | $2,466,112 |
Feb. 2024 | $415,816,728 (-30.88%) | $30,361,417 (-37.01%) | $1,289,879 |
Jan. 2024 | $601,585,143 (-1.93%) | $48,197,777 (-26.89%) | $2,026,498 |
2024 Total | $5,511,011,467 | $470,314,022 | $21,208,985 |
Yearly revenue totals
Year | Handle (YoY) | Revenue (YoY) | Tax income |
|---|---|---|---|
2025 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2024 | $5,511,011,467 (14.55%) | $470,314,022 (8.26%) | $21,208,985 (-10.12%) |
2023 | $4,810,903,879 (-0.07%) | $434,438,013 (3.81%) | $23,596,455 (6.61%) |
2022 | $4,814,088,494 (21.39%) | $418,493,438 (23.18%) | $22,134,567 (62.41%) |
2021 | $3,965,906,304 (2932.19%) | $339,750,780 (1758.91%) | $13,628,663 (787.71%) |
2020 | $130,793,498 | $18,276,857 | $1,535,256 |
TOTALS | $19,232,703,642 | $1,681,273,110 | $82,103,926 |
Michigan - Some commonly asked questions (FAQ):
What is the legal status of sports betting in Michigan?
Sports betting has been legal in Michigan since March 2020. The state is home to over a dozen retail sports betting locations and mobile betting apps.
How profitable has sports betting been in MI?
Michigan has been one of the top states in terms of sports betting operator revenue, with over $1.6bn as of January 2025. Meanwhile, the state has gathered over $82 million in taxes from this revenue alone.
What is Michigan's biggest sports rivalry?
One may think that the University of Michigan and Michigan State have the biggest rivalry, but in reality, the University of Michigan and Ohio State have one of the biggest rivalries in all of sports.
What is the most successful pro sports franchise in MI?
Michigan has some of the most historic franchises in all sports, but the Detroit Red Wings have been the most successful, as they’ve won 11 Stanley Cup Championships.
