Michigan’s Gaming Control Board approved Hard Rock Bet as an online casino and sports betting provider through a market access agreement with the Hannahville Indian Community on Tuesday. Hard Rock Bet launched in the state that day after completing licensing requirements, including game, supplier and vendor approvals.
The approval and launch add Hard Rock Bet as an online casino and sports betting provider in Michigan.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incentive Games | Not stated | AGCO licenses Incentive Games to supply real-money games in Ontario | Not stated | |
| Incentive Games | Not stated | MGCB grants Incentive Games provisional licence in Michigan | Not stated | |
| BetMGM | Not stated | MGCB authorises BetMGM for multi-state online poker in Michigan | Not stated | |
| MotorCity Casino, Hollywood Casino at Greektown | USD 500,000 | Michigan Gaming Control Board renews three Detroit casino licences | Not stated |
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