A record month for DraftKings and rising operator PlayEagle wasn’t enough to offset the loss of TwinSpires and a very down month at FireKeepers.
Despite only launching in April, the GAN-powered platform for the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mount Pleasant is already putting up impressive numbers in online casino and sports betting.
As the school year begins, the MGCB is looking to raise gambling awareness with high school students through Responsible Gaming Education Month.
Company also looks to be readying launch of new SI Casino product in Q4 2022. Both products would operate under the land-based casino license of the Island Resort & Casino.
Operator has yet to announce plans to shut down in AZ & PA. Meanwhile, the tribal casino TwinSpires MI was partnering with has yet to announce a replacement
The state’s online sportsbooks only handled $206.1 million in wagers, its lowest point since August 2021. BetMGM, DraftKings, & FanDuel all saw substantial declines.
Greektown Casino-Hotel, MGM Grand Detroit, & MotorCity Casino have also led every month in handle from online sports betting, but their lead has fluctuated.
Handle from online sportsbooks was down 19% month-over-month but is also up 14.8% year-over-year, according to data from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB).
The Atlanta-based startup had FanDuel MI’s number two spot for three consecutive months, but the Flutter brand lurched ahead in May. Still, PrizePicks remains a force heading into the 2022 NFL season.
The funds will go towards public service announcements to promote ways to gamble responsibly and improving infrastructure.
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