States / Michigan / Sports betting
Is sports betting legal in Michigan?
Yes. In Michigan, online and in-person sports betting are legal (as of Oct 11, 2026). Online betting launched Jan 22, 2021; in-person betting Mar 11, 2020. Operators pay 8.4% AGR in tax.
| Channel | Status | Launched | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports (online) | Live | Jan 22, 2021 | Competitive | Online/mobile sports betting is tethered to the 3 Detroit commercial casinos and tribes with compacts; each may operate (or partner for) one online skin. Flat 8.4% tax on adjusted gross sports betting receipts for commercial operators; tribal operators pay an equivalent rate under their compacts. Lawful Sports Betting Act, 2019 PA 149, MCL 432.401 et seq.; MCL 432.407 (tax rate) [1],[2] |
| Sports (retail) | Live | Mar 11, 2020 | Competitive | Retail sportsbooks authorized at the 3 Detroit commercial casinos and tribal casinos. Detroit casinos pay 8.4% tax on adjusted gross sports betting receipts, split 3.78 points to the state and 4.62 points to the City of Detroit. Lawful Sports Betting Act, 2019 PA 149, MCL 432.401 et seq. [3],[4] |
Tax rate
| Rate | Since | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 8.4% AGR (online) | Jan 22, 2021 | Flat (non-tiered) rate on adjusted gross sports betting receipts; identical rate applies to retail. Promotional/free-play credits are deductible before tax under the Act.[1] |
| 8.4% AGR (retail) | Mar 11, 2020 | Detroit commercial casinos split the 8.4% between the state (3.78 pts) and City of Detroit (4.62 pts); tribal retail sportsbooks pay an equivalent rate under compacts.[1],[3] |
Rules
- Minimum age to place a sports wager
- 21[5]
- Wagering on college sports allowed at all
- Yes · The athletic event definition in MCL 432.403 does not exclude college sports generally.[6]
- Credit cards may be used to fund accounts
- No · Not independently verified this session; included as commonly reported industry-standard restriction pending confirmation against MCL 432.411 et seq.[5]
- New online accounts must be created in person
- No · Online account opening and age/location verification under MCL 432.411 does not require a prior in-person visit.[5]
- Statutory cap on number of online sportsbook licenses/skins (omit if uncapped)
- 1 · One online sports-betting skin permitted per licensed land-based casino (commercial or tribal), same structure as igaming.[2]
- Online sports wagering available statewide (not tethered to premises)
- Yes[2]
- Number of online sportsbooks live as of as_of date
- 15 · Approximate count of live online sportsbook skins (commercial + tribal) as of 2024-2025 reporting; not independently re-verified against the current MGCB license list this session.[3]
Licensed sportsbooks
| Operator | Brand | Channel | Status | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bet365 | bet365 Sports (Michigan) | Sports (online) | active | [7] |
| BetMGM | BetMGM Sportsbook (Michigan) | Sports (online) | active | [7] |
| Caesars Entertainment | Caesars Sportsbook (Michigan, Grand Traverse Band) | Sports (online) | active | [7] |
| DraftKings | DraftKings Sportsbook (Michigan) | Sports (online) | active | [7] |
| Fanatics Betting and Gaming | Fanatics Sportsbook (Michigan, sports) | Sports (online) | active | [7] |
| FanDuel | FanDuel Sportsbook (Michigan) | Sports (online) | active | [7] |
| GAN | GAN-powered Soaring Eagle Sportsbook | Sports (online) | active | [7] |
| Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment | BetPARX Sportsbook (Michigan) | Sports (online) | active | [7] |
| Hard Rock Digital | Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook (Michigan) | Sports (online) | active | [7] |
| NeoGames | FireKeepers Sportsbook (NeoGames-powered) | Sports (online) | active | [7] |
| PENN Entertainment | theScore Bet Sportsbook (Hollywood Greektown) | Sports (online) | active | [7] |
| Rush Street Interactive | BetRivers Sportsbook (Michigan) | Sports (online) | active | [7] |
| Strive Gaming | Four Winds Sportsbook (Strive-powered) | Sports (online) | active | [7] |
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Sources
- MCL 432.407 — Lawful Sports Betting Act (tax rate) · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- Michigan online sports betting and iGaming launch coverage · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- Revenues and Wagering Tax Information · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- Sports Betting Is Coming To Town: Michigan Governor Signs Bill To Legalize Sportsbooks · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- MCL 432.411 — Lawful Sports Betting Act Sec. 11 (operator duties/age verification) · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- MCL 432.403 — Lawful Sports Betting Act Sec. 3 (definitions) · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- Authorized Online Gaming and Sports Betting Platform Providers in Michigan · retrieved Oct 10, 2026