Online Sportsbooks in
Michigan
The Wolverine State has now officially permitted online sports betting in the state. As of January 2021, online sportsbooks are now live!
Online Sportsbooks in
Online sports betting legal in Michigan
Best Online Sportsbook in Michigan 2021
PointsBet Sportsbook
Sponsors of Pistons
- The best in its niche: points betting
- Large selection of NBA, NHL, MLB and NFL bets
- Great customer service (including a live chat)
- Wide selection of payment options inc PayPal
- Best risk-free sign-up bonus in town
- No product in Pennsylvania
| Website: pointsbet.com | Founded: 2017 |
| Owner: Pointsbet | Headquarters: New Jersey |
Summary
Author: Nils Edmondson 
Pointsbet is an Australian company, that launched in the US in 2019.
The sportsbook places a heavy emphasis on point spread betting, a unique form of betting where you are rewarded, or docked points, according to how wrong or right a bet was.
PointsBet is operational in:
- New Jersey
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Illinois
- Michigan
- Colorado
Online Sports Betting Michigan
In March 2020 Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a law that made online sports betting legal in the state.
Only nine months later, the first online sportsbooks launched in the state of Michigan
There are currently 23 tribal casinos (12 of which are federally recognized) and 3 standard retail locations that can apply for an online license. Once they have a license they can partner with an external online sportsbook. MotorCity Casino, for example, has joined forces with FanDuel and Bay Mills Indian Community have signed an agreement with DraftKings.
Betting in MI - what you can and can't do
Bet on sports in-person ✅
Bet on sports online ✅
Register with a sportsbook online ✅
Deposit & withdraw funds with a sportsbook online ✅
Bet on collegiate teams or collegiate games ✅
Bet on high/school sports ❌
FAQs online sports betting in Michigan
Here are your most commonly asked questions regarding online sports betting in Michigan.
Is sports betting legal in Michigan?
Yes, as of March 2020 it is legal to place a bet on sports at a licensed sportsbook or casino. The following sportsbooks are now live:
Are there online sportsbooks in Michigan?
Yes. The first online sportsbooks launched in Michigan State in January 2021. They include FanDuel, DraftKings and PointsBet.
Is FanDuel legal in Michigan?
FanDuel sportsbook is now live in Michigan after it partnered with the MotorCity Casino.
You can read a full review of FanDuel here.
Is DraftKings legal in Michigan?
Draftkings is now live in Michigan after it patnered with the Bay Mills Indian Community.
You can read a full review of DraftKings here.
Best Online Sportsbooks in Michigan
FanDuel Sportsbook
- Tried and tested
- Great Juice
- Easy to use and logical app
- Lots of deposit options
- Less withdrawl options than deposit options (but they do offer PayPal)
Summary
Author: Nils Edmondson
The New York-based company began life as a daily fantasy sports provider but now can claim to be the country's most popular sportsbook. According to BettingScanner, it enjoys the second highest brand awareness rate in the US (41%).
Fanduel Sportsbook is operational in the following states:
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- West Virginia
- Nevada
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Illinois
- Tennessee
- Michigan
- Colorado
- Virginia
DraftKings Sportsbook
- Polished and efficient app
- Dozens of betting markets
- Seamless customer journey
- Lots of payment options including PayPal
- Misleading claim regarding the welcome bonus
Summary
Author: Nils Edmondson
DraftKings is the largest fantasy sports operator in the US. Since 2018, they have established themselves as one of the country's most successful online sportsbooks. According to BettingScanner's 2020 survey, DraftKings can boast the country's highest brand awareness at 44%.
Draftkings sportsbook is operational in the following states:
- New Jersey
- Indiana
- Pennsylvania
- New Hampshire
- Iowa
- West Virginia
- Illinois
BetMGM Sportsbook
- Large number of bets
- American brand
- Official NFL provider
- NJ focused brand
- The desktop site could look better
Summary
Author: Nils Edmondson
PlayMGM and BetMGM are owned by MGM Resorts International. The sportsbook is branded as PlayMGM in Nevada and BetMGM in New Jersey and West Virginia.
The iconic brand's transition into the online sports betting world has been seamless. Its NJ sports betting app is one of the most highly rated in the state.
BetMGM sportsbook is operational in:
- New Jersey
- West Virginia
- Nevada (PlayMGM)
William Hill Sportsbook
- A huge international brand
- Excellent mobile app
- Generous betting promos
- Live streaming
- No cashout function
Summary
Author: Nils Edmondson
William Hill is one of the oldest sports betting companies in the world. It is based in London, UK and it is listed on the London Stock Exchange. William Hill launched its first retail outlet in the US in 2013.
It is now open for business in a number of states. However, it is online in the following:
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- Iowa
- West Virginia
- Colorado
- Illinois
Online Sportsbooks in Michigan
The legalization of sports betting in Michigan has been complicated to say the least. The political, judicial and administrative process to get where we are today has been a long and protracted one.
However, as of January 2021 online sportsbooks are now live in the state.
Every online sportsbook will have to partner with a officially recognized tribal or commercial casinos. In total there are 15 local casinos that online sportsbooks can sign with.
Michigan sports teams are represented in all four major leagues; the MLB, NHL, NBA and NFL
Sports teams in Michigan
Once online sports betting is up and running in the Wolverine State, we can expect that there will be a number of sponsorships between sportsbooks and local sports teams.
With a population just shy of 10 million, the Wolverine State certainly punches above its weight when it comes to professional sports teams. Here are the professional sports teams from Michigan:
- Detroit Tigers (MLB)
- Detroit Lions (NFL)
- Detroit Red Wings (NHL)
- Detroit Pistons (NBA)
It is a nice spread of professional sports teams, which will make the state an attractive one for sportsbooks like FanDuel and DraftKings.
Sports teams sponsored by sportsbooks
- Detroit Tigers (MLB) → PointsBet
- Detroit Lions (NFL) → BetMGM
- Detroit Red Wings (NHL) → PointsBet
- Detroit Pistons (NBA) → BetRivers
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