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Detroit Lions’ Jameson Williams Takes Responsibility After NFL Suspension

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Jameson Williams, one of the Detroit Lions players who was suspended for violating the NFL gambling policy has spoken out about
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02/06/2023/
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Michigan State University and Caesars Finally End $9 Million Sports Betting Deal

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Caesars Sportsbook and Michigan State University have finally called off the controversial sports betting partnership deal between them. The news of the termination is coming months after regulatory action, stakeholder backlash and several petitions followed the deal.
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02/06/2023/
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Kewadin Casinos to Undergo Renovation Ahead of 38th Anniversary

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Sault Ste. Marie, the tribal owners of Kewadin Casinos have announced that they will be renovating their biggest retail casino location in Michigan. The project is expected to cost millions of dollars and is scheduled for completion in 2024.
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31/05/2023/
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BetMGM Rolls Out Plans for $2 Million Poker Championship Qualifiers in Michigan

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BetMGM is organizing qualifiers ahead of the BetMGM Poker Championship in Las Vegas this June. Michigan players can register to participate in the qualifiers and win a prize package of $6,500 inclusive of tournament tickets, hotel accommodation and travel.
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26/05/2023/
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Michigan Online Casinos Generate $159.4 Million in Second-Best Month Ever

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Michigan online casinos generated $159 million in gaming revenue in April, the second-highest monthly revenue figure in the history of the state. Lifetime iGaming taxes have also crossed $850 million and may top $1 billion by September 2023.
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26/05/2023/
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Online Sportsbooks in Michigan Suffer Year-Over-Year Decline in Betting Handle

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Michigan has once again experienced a decline in its sports betting handle for the month of April. However, the state saw a general positive growth in its sports betting revenue, with FanDuel and DraftKings leading the charge.
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25/05/2023/
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Fanatics Betting and Gaming Acquire PointsBet Majority Assets in $150 Million Deal

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Fanatics Betting and Gaming has acquired the gambling company PointsBet for $150 million. The deal is pending shareholder approval and regulatory requirements. Fanatics will take over PointsBet's operations in all states where the company operates, including Michigan.
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18/05/2023/
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University of Michigan Makes First Ever Appearance in NCAA Men’s Lacrosse

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The Michigan Wolverines men’s lacrosse team has made history by participating in their first ever NCAA tournament. The team marked their debut with a win over Cornell and will now face championship favorites Duke in the quarter finals.
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17/05/2023/
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Recreational Marijuana Lounges Become Latest Additions to Michigan Tribal Casinos

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Many Michigan tribes are starting to include legal cannabis production and sale into their business operations. This means tribes will now combine both casino and recreational marijuana profits for the use of their indigenous peoples.
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16/05/2023/
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Michigan Gambling Adds $2 Billion in Tax Revenue, Among Biggest State Contributors

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Reports have shown that the Michigan gambling industry contributes one of the highest tax revenues to the state, after it generated $1.96 billion into state coffers in 2022. Revenue from gambling taxes is spent mostly on the School Aid Fund.
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12/05/2023/
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