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Michigan Topples New Jersey as Online Gambling Royalty, Bringing $354M

The digital dice are rolling in the Great Lakes State, as Michigan has been crowned the nation's king of online gambling. According to a recent report by the American Gaming Association (AGA), the state has seen $1.92 billion tossed into online betting pools, making it a joint leader with New Jersey in 2023. However, it's Michigan by a nose-or,…
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Michigan Topples New Jersey as Online Gambling Royalty, Bringing $354M
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Michiganders wagered $1.92 billion in online gambling in 2023

Michiganders wagered $1.92 billion via online gambling in 2023, the most in the nation. DETROIT - While Michigan ranks 10th in population, the state had the most money wagered in the United States via online gambling in 2023 (excluding Nevada's poker-only market), according to a new report. The American Gambling Association (AGA) released their…
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Michiganders wagered $1.92 billion in online gambling in 2023
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IN-DEPTH: "Hidden Addiction" in spotlight one year after internet gambling legalized in MI

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Gambling is nothing new to the state of Michigan. It started with horse racing in 1933, before eventually expanding to casinos with card games and slots, and, in 2020, sports. Then, one year ago, the Michigan gambling industry went all in. Lawmakers gave the green light to gamble online in January 2021, helping the state hit…
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Problem gambling calls have tripled, MDHHS says

LANSING, Mich. - It's been one year since Michigan legalized online betting and although it's too early to definitively correlate the two, the state's problem gambling helpline saw nearly triple the number of calls in 2021 than the year before online gambling was approved. This week, that data will be addressed by the state health department at an…
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Problem gambling calls have tripled, MDHHS says
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Gambling Disorders Soar One Year After Legalized Online Betting

Gambling is addictive and it is easier than ever to gamble with the legalization of online betting and sports betting in Michigan. People are inundated with billboards, television commercials, and other advertisements for the numerous online betting franchises that are now legal in Michigan. Nearly triple the number of calls were made to the…
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Gambling Disorders Soar One Year After Legalized Online Betting
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Calls to the Michigan gambling problem helpline nearly tripled last year

One year after Michigan legalized internet casino gambling and online sports betting, more people are seeking help for gambling disorders. The stress and isolation of COVID-19 compounded the issue, health official say. MDHHS is also hosting next week on online gambling and sports betting, which is both used to train and educate mental health and…
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Calls to the Michigan gambling problem helpline nearly tripled last year
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Online gambling brings in more than $200 million in state tax revenue

MICHIGAN, U.S. (WJRT) - This weekend marks one year since online casinos and sports betting became legal in the state. While it has brought in huge revenues for Michigan, reports show it has also led to an increase in gambling addictions.Michigan internet casinos and sports betting brought in $1.4billion dollars in revenue in 2021 and more $200…
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Online gambling brings in more than $200 million in state tax revenue
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State tax revenue nears $90M just 6 months after online gambling goes live

Six months after online gambling and sports betting became legal and dozens of online platforms popped up, the state has racked up nearly $90 million in tax revenue. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation all the way back in December 2019 that would eventually make online casino play and sports betting legal in Michigan. Finally launching at…
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State tax revenue nears $90M just 6 months after online gambling goes live
Lansing State Journal

Calls to Michigan gambling helpline doubled after online gaming launched

LANSING - Online gambling and sports betting celebrated a big launch in late January. The Michigan Gaming Control Board announced operators had collected $42.7 million in gross receipts in the first 10 days Michiganders were allowed to place bets from home. The next month, calls to the Michigan Problem Gambling Helpline spiked. There were 563…
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Calls to Michigan gambling helpline doubled after online gaming launched
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Addiction specialists: Watch for signs of problem gambling

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - As Michigan launches online sports betting and gaming, addiction prevention specialists warn the move could lead to an increase in irresponsible gambling. "It provides total anonymity," Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Gambling Disorder Prevention and Treatment Services Program Specialist Alia Lucas told…
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Addiction specialists: Watch for signs of problem gambling