It’s been a long time in coming and the path hasn’t always been the smoothest. It now seems, however, that there will be a new addition to the online gaming and poker industry in the States of America. The state of Michigan is working on final approvals with operators and casinos inside the Wolverine State,… Read more »
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Is Michigan Again On Pace to Pass Online Gaming Regulations?
Over the past few years, there have been several states that have teased people with the potential to pass online gaming regulations. Pennsylvania did it for some time before pushing it through in 2017, now they’ve opened full online casino gaming and online poker with PokerStars. There isn’t another state on the horizon at this… Read more »
Standoff Continues Over Future of Michigan Online Gaming and Poker
After once getting to the point where all it needed was one person’s signature, the state of online gaming and poker in Michigan has plummeted precipitously. Now, there is a definitive standoff between the representatives pushing for the Wolverine State to adopt regulations for the industry and the state’s new Governor over whether or not… Read more »
Michigan Governor Comes Out Against Online Gaming, Illinois and North Carolina Looks to Sports Betting
It seems as if every week there are some moves – for good and for bad – in the world of online casino gaming, online poker and sports betting. Some of the latest news involves three states, with one examining a very limited dip into the pool, one looking for a potential wider expansion and… Read more »
West Virginia Becomes Fifth State to Authorize Online Gaming
The news for online gaming and poker continues to be on the rise. Coming out of nowhere, the state of West Virginia has become the fifth state to authorize online gaming and poker inside its borders. The bill pushing for such activities became law after Governor Jim Justice did not sign the legislation passed by… Read more »
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder Vetoes Online Gaming and Poker Bill
Waiting until the very last minute possible before he left office, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder dashed the hopes of the Michigan legislature and thousands of online gaming fans in the Wolverine State by vetoing recently passed online gaming and poker legislation. Late Night Decision to Pass… On December 21st, in a last-minute session, the Michigan… Read more »
Michigan Legislature Passes Online Gaming Bill, Awaits Governor’s Signature
In an event that occurred rapidly (and Poker News Daily actually resisted reporting on until it was a done deal), the Michigan General Assembly passed legislation that would regulate online gaming and poker within the borders of the Wolverine State. On Thursday, the Senate Approved… In what was a late-night vote on Thursday evening, the… Read more »