Is Online Gambling Legal in Michigan?

What Gambling Is Legal in Michigan

Online Casino in Michigan

When did Michigan legalize online casinos? The Lawful Internet Gaming Act, signed in December 2019, made online casinos legal. They launched on January 22, 2021, alongside online sports betting.

Sports Betting in Michigan

Sports betting launched at the same time as online casinos, also under the Lawful Internet Gaming Act. Michigan included both types of gambling in the same law from the beginning.

Daily Fantasy Sports in Michigan

There is a separate law, known as the Fantasy Contests Consumer Protection Act, which applies to daily fantasy sports; this law is different from the one that applies to casinos and sports betting.

Prediction Markets: A Federal Category

Prediction markets are handled differently. The CFTC regulates them at the federal level as event-contract exchanges, so Michigan law does not apply. There is no Michigan license for prediction markets.

The Legal Gambling Age in Michigan

Michigan gambling age is 21 across every vertical. The Michigan casino age to play the game is the same, with no exceptions.

Who Regulates Gambling in Michigan

The only regulator in Michigan is the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), which grants licenses to all gambling operators, publishes a complete list of them, and takes complaints directly. With a single regulator, regulation is simpler than in many other states. You should look at the MGCB's own licensee list of licensees before registering with any operator.

Where You Can Play in Michigan

Where You Can Play in Michigan

Michigan allows up to 15 internet gambling operator licenses, and all are currently filled. Each license is linked to a physical casino, either one of the three Detroit commercial casinos or one of the twelve tribal casinos with an online agreement. Operators must have a land-based partner to launch in Michigan.

Online Casinos in Michigan

The 15 licensed platforms all provide access to slots, table games, and live dealer games, and Michigan's online casinos section covers which games are available.

Sportsbooks in Michigan

The 15 licensed operators each operate a sportsbook, and the section on Michigan's sportsbooks explains betting lines, markets, and the way betting works.

DFS in Michigan

Daily fantasy sports operators have their own licenses, separate from casino and sportsbook licenses. Michigan's DFS options cover who's currently available. Michigan does not have a dedicated page for prediction markets because they are not covered by state law. The prediction market regulatory tracker is the right place to check current status instead.

Tax on Gambling Winnings in Michigan

Michigan State Tax on Winnings

In Michigan, gambling winnings are treated as ordinary income. The state imposes a personal income tax of 4.25% on all such winnings regardless of how much they are.

What Gets Withheld and When

The amount that an operator deducts when you receive your payment might differ from the total tax you end up paying after you file your return. In addition, some cities in Michigan charge their own local income tax on top of the state tax. If you want specific advice, you should consult a tax professional.

General information only; not tax advice.

Pending Michigan Gambling Legislation

What Is Not Currently Moving

As of September 2026, there are no new gambling bills moving through the Michigan legislature.

Sweepstakes Casinos in Michigan

Michigan has no specific law concerning sweepstakes casinos. The Michigan Gaming Control Board regards sweepstakes casinos as unlicensed gambling and has sent cease-and-desist notices to operators who accept Michigan players.

Prediction Markets and the MGCB

Prediction markets have drawn a separate, escalating response. The MGCB first flagged event-contract platforms back in March 2025.  In 2026, the Attorney General sued Kalshi, and on September 1, 2026, a court turned a restraining order into a preliminary injunction that blocks sports-related event contracts. Other types of contracts are not affected.

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