Whitmer Names Jim Townsend Chair of Michigan Gaming Board
July 25, 2026
The appointment takes effect Aug. 1 and awaits Senate confirmation
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Hard Rock Bet Adds Alice in Cashland to Its Casino App
July 25, 2026
The 20-line Octoplay slot runs as a Hard Rock Bet exclusive through Aug. 5 and is live in New Jersey and Michigan.
Hard Rock Bet Launches Lightning Link High Stakes in Michigan
July 24, 2026
The Aristocrat slot is also live in New Jersey, with Cash-on-Reels, Hold & Spin and a $0.50 minimum bet.
Jim Ananich to Step Down as Michigan Gaming Board Chair
July 24, 2026
Whitmer named Jim Townsend as successor as the regulator oversees online gambling, Detroit casinos and sports betting
Michigan Sportsbook Receipts Fall Again as iGaming Holds Up
July 23, 2026
June’s official report showed a 20% drop in online sports handle, while one outlet linked some of the betting surge to the World Cup.
Yggdrasil Lands First U.S. Commercial Gaming Deal With Caesars
July 22, 2026
The exclusive agreement puts the supplier’s online casino content into Michigan and New Jersey, two long-running regulated iGaming markets.
Hard Rock Bet Adds 64 Games to Michigan and New Jersey Apps
July 20, 2026
A later July 17 launch added 16 more titles and pushed Michigan to 4,136 games.
Hard Rock Bet Adds Monopoly Live to Michigan Online Casino
July 19, 2026
Evolution’s game-show title arrives after a June New Jersey debut, as Hard Rock Bet keeps widening its live-dealer lineup.
Michigan Extends Kalshi Sports-Contract Ban
July 16, 2026
Judge raises the daily geofencing penalty to $500,000 as state and federal regulators clash over event contracts.
Gottheimer Bill Would Require Facial Scans for Betting Age Checks
July 16, 2026
The measure covers sportsbooks and prediction markets, and supporters say it could stop minors from using adult accounts to place bets.