Online Gaming on Michigan's Agenda in 2018 Online Gaming on Michigan's Agenda in 2018
Joe Dearman, Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 License
Key Takeaways
  • The Michigan House Regulatory Reform Committee approved an online gaming legislative package last week before adjourning for the remainder of the year.
  • Bills 4926-4928 would legalize online gaming for current land-based casinos in the state which would also include tribal casinos that can successfully renegotiate their compacts.
  • In addition to online games of chance and skill, including online poker, the Act would also allow for internet wagering on sporting events if not prohibited by federal law.

The Michigan House Regulatory Reform Committee approved an online gaming legislative package last week before adjourning for the remainder of the year, and in doing so, set the stage for the legislation to be considered by lawmakers when they return in 2018.