Commercial and tribal gaming operators in Michigan, US, recorded a new single month igaming revenue high of US$248.2m in January.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) said the figure beat December 2024’s previous best of $244m.
Gross sports betting revenue in the Great Lakes State reached $83m in December, up from $20.2m in December.
Overall gross receipts across the verticals were $331.2m, up 25.4 per cent in December.
Adjusted gross receipts (AGR) for igaming and sports betting in Michigan in January were $287.9m. Igaming accounted for $233.1m of that figure with sports betting making up the remaining $54.8m.
Igaming AGR rose 42 per cent year-on-year and up 6.1 per cent month-on-month, with sports betting AGR rising by $54.5m and $36m over the same periods.
Total sports betting handle in the month reached $555.2m, down 7.1 per cent from $597.7m in December 2024.
Meanwhile, the Michigan Gaming Control Board has also issued a cease-and-desist letter to BetNow, the operator of a sportsbook, casino and racebook, which the regulator said is operating illegally within the state.
“This unlicensed operator not only violates Michigan law, but also exposes consumers to significant risks,” said MGCB executive director Henry Williams.
“Our job is to protect Michigan residents by ensuring that all online gambling is conducted legally and responsibly.”
BetNow has been given 14 days from receipt of the cease-and-desist letter to comply or face potential legal action.
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