Michigan's Gaming Control Board said it is investigating sports prediction market platforms operating in the state. The regulator said the platforms are outside its framework and may expose consumers to risks including fraud, identity theft and inadequate data security.
The investigation could affect platforms and consumers using sports prediction markets in Michigan.
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Michigan’s Gaming Control Board reported adjusted gross revenue of $315m for iGaming in August 2026, up 17.6% from August 2025. Online casino revenue was $290.8m, while online sports betting revenue was $24.2m, down 29.3% year on year. Total gross receipts across iGaming and sports betting reached $337m.
Michigan’s licensed commercial and tribal operators generated $341.3 million in gross iGaming and online sports betting revenue in June 2026, the Michigan Gaming Control Board said. The total was down 10.8% from May; iGaming accounted for $301.2 million and online sports betting for $40.1 million.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board said it would end its membership in the National Council on Problem Gambling over the organisation’s relationship with Kalshi. The board also said it would not attend the NCPG’s 2026 annual conference, scheduled for 22–24 July; the NCPG said its work includes addressing risks from emerging products.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board reported April online gambling gross receipts of $371m, including $303.4m from online casino gaming and $67.6m from sports betting. Adjusted gross receipts totalled $315.6m: online casino revenue fell 5.8% to $291.2m, while sports betting revenue declined 25.2% to $24.5m; sports betting handle was $460.8m, down 5%.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board launched the Don’t Bet on Your Future campaign in Michigan to educate teenagers about gambling risks. Its High School Boosters Program offers participating school-affiliated clubs up to $4,000 to share board-approved prevention messages, while the board said its Gambling Education and Prevention Grant Program is expected to begin accepting applications this summer.