#Michael Burke

In September 2021, 18 months into the COVID pandemic, Michigan State University's athletic program faced dwindling coffers. A USA Today public records request found the department had lost $15.4 million during the 2020-2021 fiscal year, the impact of the pandemic having shuttered much of the department's revenue-generating activity. The…

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…

LANSING, Mich. (WJRT) - Calls to Michigan's helpline for people struggling with gambling addiction spiked early this year. Researchers believe the timing is linked to the start of online gambling across the state. One organization hopes to see the state step up to help those struggling with problem gambling addictions. The Michigan Problem Gambling…