Michigan
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Michigan Senator: Online Casino, Poker Bill Could Be To Governor By June
Michigan Sen. Curtis Hertel, who played a key role in getting the Lawful Internet Gaming Act passed last year, has a family connection to the...
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Michigan Online Gambling Bill Charting A Direct Path Toward House Vote
A bill that would legalize online gambling in Michigan cleared its first committee stop with ease on Tuesday, keeping it on course for passage.
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Michigan Online Gambling Prospects Bullish After Favorable Committee Hearing
Michigan came close to legalizing online gambling in 2018, and the 2019 effort is looking good after a favorable committee hearing on Tuesday.
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Amid Sports Betting Offensive, Online Gambling Expansion Flies Under The Radar
West Virginia is one step away from becoming an online gambling state. If Michigan follows suit, the US could see renewed interest in legal online...
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Reintroduced Michigan Online Gambling Bill Up For First Hearing Tuesday
It took all winter, but Michigan Rep. Brandt Iden has reintroduced his vetoed online gambling bill, which is scheduled for its first consideration.
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Michigan Online Gambling Bills Back On File Following Former Governor’s Veto
Michigan was just a governor's signature away from legal online gambling last year, and proposed legislation is back on file in both chambers.
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Former Michigan Online Gambling Sponsor Sees Path To Passage In 2019
Former Sen. Mike Kowall wants to help shepherd his vetoed Michigan online gambling bill onto the desk of the new governor in 2019.
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Michigan Is The Biggest Loser Under Governor’s Online Gambling Veto
Gov. Rick Snyder vetoed a package of bills that would have brought online gambling to Michigan, a decision that will cost the state jobs and...
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Michigan Online Gambling Sponsor On Governor’s Veto: ‘Incredibly Disappointing’
Michigan Rep. Brandt Iden, sponsor of the internet gambling bills vetoed by Gov. Rick Snyder on Friday, called the vetoes a ploy to monopolize the...
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Gov. Snyder Vetoes Michigan Online Gambling Bill
The lame-duck Gov. Rick Snyder vetoed 40 bills from the lame-duck legislative, including all of the Michigan online gambling bills.
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Michigan Online Gambling Bill ‘Model Legislation’ For Tribal Gaming States
Following passage of his Michigan online gambling bill, Rep. Brandt Iden spoke with OPR about aligning the various stakeholders in his state.
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Michigan Online Gambling Is Coming, And So Are New Jobs
While revenue will always be the primary incentive for states that legalize online gambling, fringe benefits like job creation should not go overlooked.
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Here’s How Michigan Passed An Online Gambling Bill, From A Key Senator
Christmas came early for poker players in Michigan with the passage Thursday night of the Lawful Internet Gaming Act. It’s the culmination of a four-year...
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Lawmakers Pass Michigan Online Gambling Bill In Eleventh Hour
The Michigan legislature has passed a bill that would legalize online gambling, sending the proposal to the governor's desk for signature.
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New York, Illinois Among Prime Candidates For Online Gambling Legislation In 2019
A preliminary rundown of the top five online gambling candidates for 2019: Connecticut, Illinois, Michigan, New York, and West Virginia.
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Rep. Iden: Michigan Online Gambling Bill ‘Close To The Finish Line’
Rep. Brandt Iden is optimistic that his proposal to legalize Michigan online gambling will pass this year, but the clock is ticking.
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Lawmaker Expects Michigan Online Gambling Bill ‘Gets To The Governor’s Desk Before The End Of The Year’
A key Michigan lawmaker expects to have an online gambling bill on the governor’s desk before the calendar turns to 2019. The question is...
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Penn National Motoring Into Detroit With Greektown Casino Acquisition
Penn has gambling ambitions that reach well beyond its Pennsylvania roots, including a plan to enter the Michigan market via Greektown.
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Third Term For Rep. Brandt Iden Keeps Michigan Online Gambling In Play
As one of the key proponents, Rep. Iden's re-election likely bodes well for Michigan online gambling legislation in 2019.
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Will Elections Spell Doom For Michigan Online Gambling And Sports Betting?
Midterm elections are likely going to reshape many statehouses, including Michigan's. Online gambling is one issue that may fall through the cracks.
