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888 Holdings and the Hannahville Indian Community have launched the first Sports Illustrated retail sportsbook at Island Resort & Casino. The sportsbook is powered by OpenBet and is to feature cutting-edge wagering technology for a secure sports betting experience.

MGM has now resumed full operations at its casinos and hotels after a malicious attack on its computer systems. Two hacker groups, Scattered Spider and ALPHV have claimed responsibility, raising additional concerns about customer data security.

Michigan's online casinos achieved significant milestones in August, surpassing $1 billion in iGaming tax revenue faster than any other US state. August also marked the sixth consecutive month that online casinos in the state generated more than $150 million revenue.

Michigan sports betting saw its lowest year-over-year margin of decline in August after months of double-digit dips. The state also saw a reduction to 14 sportsbooks yet posted a revenue of $23.2 million, greater than July 2023.

Fanatics has rebranded PointsBet Casino and Sportsbook in Michigan to “PointsBet, A Fanatics Experience” after failing to include the state in its initial plans for a rebrand. However, regulatory approval is still pending for Fanatics in Michigan.

In August, Detroit's sports betting operators faced a challenging month, with a 46% decline in handle and revenue plummeting by 87.6%, compared to 2022. In contrast, Detroit casinos crossed $850 million in year-to-date revenue, with Hollywood Casino boosting profits.

MGM Grand Detroit has responded swiftly to a large-scale cyberattack by shutting down its US-wide computer systems, impacting online operations and services. Its parent company, MGM Resorts is also investigating the issue alongside law enforcement.

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In July, Michigan's online gambling industry defied summer slowdown expectations, raking in $153.6 million in revenue, marking its fourth-best month since inception in 2021. The state also crossed $1 billion in total revenue for the year.

The sportsbooks like the Lions to win the NFC North and have their win total entering the season at 9.5. Are there 10 wins on the Lions regular season schedule?