The Michigan Gaming Control Board launched an updated Don’t Regret the Bet website during Problem Gambling Awareness Month. The site adds material on recognising problem gambling, risk factors, confidential support and helping others, with an increased focus on young people.
The updated site gives Michigan residents more educational material and routes to confidential gambling support.
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Michigan’s Gaming Control Board approved fixed-odds horse-racing wagers for the state’s regulated online betting market, according to the report. The option lets customers lock in odds when placing a bet; the board’s executive director said the change responds to bettor demand.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has approved fixed-odds wagering on horse racing in the state's regulated online sports betting market, according to the report. The format lets customers lock in their odds when a bet is placed, instead of relying on a traditional pari-mutuel pool.
Polymarket will stop offering new sports event contracts in Michigan and close existing contracts by 25 November under a court-approved agreement with the Michigan Gaming Control Board. The state agreed to stay enforcement action while the company complies. Polymarket’s appeal of an earlier ruling remains pending before the Sixth Circuit.
Polymarket is withdrawing its sports-related event contracts from Michigan under a court-approved agreement with the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), the regulator said. Under the agreement, Polymarket will stop offering new sports event contracts in the state and close all existing contracts by 25 November. In return, Michigan has agreed not to take enforcement action against the company for as long as it remains in compliance.
Polymarket US agreed to stop offering new sports event contracts to Michigan customers and close remaining positions by 25 November under a federal court-approved stipulation. The state agreed not to enforce against the company while it complies; the Michigan Gaming Control Board said the arrangement follows similar steps involving Kalshi, Robinhood and Coinbase.
Licensed commercial and tribal operators in Michigan generated $355.7m in gross gaming revenue in September 2026, up 5.4% on August, according to Michigan Gaming Control Board data published on 22 October. iGaming contributed $300.2m and online sports betting $55.5m. Adjusted gross receipts totalled $313.04m.
Licensed commercial and tribal operators in Michigan generated $355.7m in gross gaming revenue in September 2026, up 5.4% on August, according to data the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) published on 22 October 2026. iGaming produced $300.2m of the total and online sports betting $55.5m.
Regulators and industry representatives discussed responsible gambling measures across US states, Ontario and Alberta in interviews for a 2026 report. The report cited survey findings that 8% of US adults showed at least one indicator of problematic gambling in 2024 and said a proposed federal bill to direct sports wagering tax revenue to prevention and treatment remained in Congress. It also described disputes over prediction markets, including state litigation and Michigan’s withdrawal from NCPG.