Legal sports betting was confirmed in Michigan back in December 2019. The state has legalized all forms of gambling, including online casinos and sports betting. Since passing the law, Michigan has taken steps to regulate the gambling industry, setting up the Michigan Gaming Control Board. The first legal in-person bets were placed in March 2020, and although online sports betting hasn’t gone live yet, several sites are already confirmed.
Online sports betting is expected to go live from early 2021, with several big betting brands ready to launch. Among those that will be offering legal online betting to Michigan residents are several betting apps. Michigan sports betting apps are expected to launch soon and will offer betting opportunities no matter where you are.
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DraftKings
DraftKings partnered with the Bay Mills Resort and Casino to obtain a license to operate in Michigan. The license has been approved since late 2020, so DraftKings will most likely be one of the first sports betting apps to go live in Michigan. The brand has recently launched online sportsbooks in several other states, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The DraftKings app is incredibly easy to download and use and provides betting markets for all the major sports. New users can even claim a welcome bonus of up to $1000 when they make their first deposit.
FanDuel
As with DraftKings, FanDuel is a fantasy sports app that has launched its own sportsbook. The FanDuel sports betting app is now available across multiple states and has been confirmed to be launching in MI soon. Offering an intuitive app and some of the best odds on a wide range of top sports leagues, FanDuel has a great reputation. If you’re a new user, you’ll be able to claim a risk-free bet worth up to $1000, and there are loads of regular promotions to take advantage of too.
BetMGM
BetMGM has already launched its retail sportsbook in Michigan, accepting the state’s first legal bets. The BetMGM brand has also been quite busy establishing itself in the MI market, sponsoring both the Detroit Lions and the Detroit Redwings. The BetMGM online sportsbook is slated to go live early on in 2021, offering a huge variety of markets and betting options. The online sportsbook is offering welcome bonuses to all new players, providing a $100 bonus in free bets. As well as markets and bonuses, users will be able to download the app to place bets while on the go.
William Hill
William Hill is a UK based betting brand and one of the oldest sportsbooks in the world. The company has recently been expanding its brand and moving overseas as it opens numerous retail sportsbooks across the US. On top of that, the brand has recently launched its own online sportsbook here in the states. William Hill has partnered with the Grand Traverse Bay Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, which means it can now be licensed and operate in Michigan. The app will be available to download on iOS and Android, and anyone signing up for the first time can claim a risk-free bet worth up to $500.
FOXBet
FOX Sports partnered with Flutter Entertainment to provide a modern sports betting app that has since launched in several US states. Sports betting fans have praised the app for being easy to use and offering a large number of sports and betting markets. The app is one of the sportsbooks confirmed to be launching in Michigan, and FOXBet partnered with the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. New players will be able to claim a $50 free bet when they sign up and make a qualifying deposit.
Pointsbet
The PointsBet brand first launched its online and mobile sportsbook in New Jersey back in 2019. Since then, the brand has expanded across the US, releasing mobile betting apps in several states. PointsBet recently partnered with the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, which will give it access to a Michigan gambling license. The app currently offers a bonus worth up to $1500 to all new players.
