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Industry
November 17, 2023
Casino Workers on Strike in Detroit Supported by AFL-CIO President
In mid-October, casino workers from the three casinos in Detroit, Michigan, joined forces for a strike, asking for an increase in their wages and better health care amid the ongoing rise in the cost of living and increasing inflation. Currently, the Detroit Casino Council represents the casino employees including dealers, valets, food and beverage workers, […]
Business
November 14, 2023
PrizePicks Returns to Michigan with a Free-to-Play Product
PrizePicks has returned to Michigan, this time launching a free-to-play version of its pick’em daily fantasy sports game. The company’s pay-to-play product was recently outlawed in the state but PrizePicks seems to be adapting quickly. The free-to-play spin of the company’s product will first hit Michigan’s gaming market, allowing fans to once again play with […]
Lottery
November 1, 2023
MI Woman Tries Out Lucky for Life for the First Time, Wins $390,000
A lucky woman from Warren, Michigan, has won a $390,000 jackpot playing Lucky for Life. What makes this win so special is the fact that this was the first time she ever played the game. Shayla Kauflin, 39, explained that she bought the Lucky for Life ticket on a whim. She was browsing the Michigan […]
Business
November 1, 2023
Light & Wonder Leverages Playzido to Supply Caesars with Sweet 16 Blackjack in Michigan
Light & Wonder has leveraged its content creation platform Playzido to supply bespoke content to Caesars Digital online in Michigan. As a result, the latter company’s Caesars Palace Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino brands will now be able to engage fans with an exclusive version of HITSqwad Gaming’s Sweet 16 Blackjack game. The […]
Casino
November 1, 2023
Regulatory Pressure Forces VGW to Withdraw Social Casinos from Michigan
Prominent social casino operator Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) has announced its decision to pull out of the Michigan market. The move follows a series of regulatory crackdowns on unlicensed gambling operations, ultimately forcing VGW to discontinue its popular social gaming brands, including Chumba Casino, Global Poker, and Luckyland Slots, in Michigan. Social Casinos Thrive Despite […]
Legal
October 25, 2023
Michigan Authorities Seize Illegal Gaming Machines and Gift Cards Worth $182,430
Michigan state investigators executed two search warrants leading to the seizure of illegal gaming equipment and gift cards. The raids took place on 18 October and resulted in authorities confiscating six slot-type gaming machines, 11 computers, $6,306 in suspected gambling proceeds, and $182,430 worth of Simon Giftcards. Authorities Collaborated to Ensure Decisive Action The operation […]
Casino
October 23, 2023
Canadian Casinos Draw in Foreign Visitors as Michigan Poker Rooms Shut Down amidst Strikes
A strike by 3,700 casino workers in Detroit has led to the closure of poker rooms at two high-profile casino properties, MotorCity Casino and MGM Grand Detroit. The strike comprises employees from five different unions and has inadvertently bolstered Canadian gambling tourism, as the nearest fully operational venue is just a short border crossing away. […]
Industry
October 18, 2023
Detroit Casino Workers Protest, 3.7K People on Strike
Earlier this week, casino workers in Detroit confirmed they are prepared to go on a massive strike if unions and the casino operators do not come to an agreement for a new labor contract. The workers demand increases in their wages, claiming that the post-pandemic profits are increasing but payment stays the same. Moreover, casino […]
Casino
October 17, 2023
FireKeepers Casino in Michigan Commits to 100% Renewable Energy
Using renewable energy and growing sustainably while decreasing carbon emissions is an ongoing goal for businesses across the United States and around the world. Amid concerns about the negative impact of human activities on environmental processes, many businesses shift their focus to sustainable development and growth. This is exactly what Michigan’s premier gaming and entertaining […]
Casino
October 17, 2023
Detroit Casino Workers Near Massive Strike Over Contract Disputes
Detroit casino workers are on the brink of a massive strike set to begin at noon on October 17 unless an agreement is swiftly reached between unions and the city’s three major casinos. This development marks the first time in Detroit’s history that casino workers have contemplated such a drastic measure. Detroit Casino Unions Demand […]
