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Sports betting handle crosses $600 million threshold for second consecutive months. FanDuel Sportsbook maintains lead as it surpasses $200 million in online handle for three months in a row while ESPN Bet crosses $50 million in handle yet again.

Poker players in Michigan and New Jersey can get ready to compete in shared pool tournaments, as the interstate poker play goes live on January 1. PokerStars is leading the charge in the state by introducing the feature to its players.

Gun Lake Casino has reopened its on-site poker rooms after over two years of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is also offering new and existing players a chance to win real money through promotions on its poker titles.

Michigan’s online casino operators have set another record combined monthly revenue. The top three operators accounted for more than 70% of the total earning. BetRivers and Caesars continue their impressive showings to earn top five ranking.

Caesars acquired WynnBet’s Michigan iGaming and sports betting license for an undisclosed amount. With this deal, Caesars has now established itself as a top-five online casino in Michigan with 3.7% lifetime share of the state’s iGaming revenue market.

The MGCB has approved the operating license of eCOGRA, a UK-based independent testing lab, while in the same breath advocating for responsible gaming practices among youths. eCOGRA is the first non-US lab allowed to provide regulatory certifications to sportsbooks in Michigan.

NetGaming secured a supplier license from the Michigan Gaming Control Board, marking the first step in its expansion plans to US markets. This license will bring the first Ape NFT slot title to Michigan players, among other perks.

PokerStars has announced that its shared player pool feature will kick start with a PSPC Online Series in Michigan and New Jersey. The series is expected to feature 85 games and a massive pool of $2.5 million guaranteed.

Fanatics is set to launch its casino and sportsbook in Michigan on February 22, months after purchasing PointsBet’s US assets for $225 million. Michigan becomes the third state with a Fanatics casino and the 13th jurisdiction with the operator’s sportsbook.

BetMGM and X reportedly signed a deal to bring odds information and betting features to the social media platform. New partnership raises possibility of BetMGM Michigan online casinos coming to the social media platform. Rivals may potentially sign similar deals.