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Michigan sportsbooks witnessed significant growth this year, with massive events and rise in revenue. Tax revenues and total wagering amounts reached an all-time high in 2022, alongside other major achievements. The state’s total sportsbook handle also rose to $7 billion, compared to last year’s figures.

Gun Lake Casino closed its properties on December 23, due to a state-wide blizzard that crippled business activities. It made this announcement in a Twitter statement. It has since re-opened to customers on Christmas Day after conditions normalized.

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.

Sportsbooks in Michigan did not only see a reduction in handle, but their overall revenues dipped after figures revealed by the Michigan Gaming Control Board. However, some operators managed to stand out, controlling a large share of gaming activity in the state.

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.

Play’n GO makes its entry into the Michigan market through a collaborative deal with BetMGM Casino. This move continues the slot developer’s exponential rise in the US gaming markets and expansion across North America. It also brings Play'n GO's releases within the reach of Michigan players, in time for the festive season.

Detroit retail casinos have experienced another decline in revenues from table games, online casino and sports betting in October. The figures released by the Michigan Gaming Control Board continue a negative trend set in July.

PokerStars has become the first operator in Michigan to make efforts towards introducing pool sharing. This development came amid an announcement of a two-day downtime on the operator’s site and plans to bring Michigan and New Jersey players together.

Design Works Gaming has launched a gaming content deal with Caesars Entertainment, after announcing agreements with BetMGM and DraftKings. This partnership means the casino gets to feature DWG’s slots and Lucky Tap series and signals a massive boost for the online casino industry in Michigan.