Michigan Sports Betting — Best Sportsbooks and Apps | Outkick

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Michigan sports betting launched in March 2020 for retail locations and started allowing online books in January 2021. This was part of the Lawful Sports Betting Act (House Bill 4916) that was passed in December 2019. There are currently 13 active online sportsbooks, and all are regulated by the Michigan Gaming Control Board. 

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Is Sports Betting Legal in Michigan?

Yes, sports betting is legal in Michigan, and has been since March 2020, with online betting becoming legal in January 2021. You need to be 21 in order to place a wager. If you’re at a tribal casino, you can place bets at 18. 

Best Michigan Sportsbooks and Betting Apps

Evaluating sportsbooks offered in Michigan is a fun opportunity for anyone interested in sports betting. Consider things like welcome offers, user experience, loyalty programs, and much more. Below are some highlights and concerns for some of the more popular sportsbooks within Michigan. 

FanDuel Sportsbook Michigan

• If you’re looking for quick payouts and fast withdrawals, look to FanDuel sportsbook for their speedy processing.
• FanDuel Sportsbook Michigan offers some of the best bet-building tools on the market.
• One of the best things about FanDuel Sportsbook is that it offers promotions and pre-built bets for users to jump in on daily.
• FanDuel offers live stream to watch and track player stats from their bet slip.
• There is no true loyalty program from FanDuel, which is something that is lacking compared to competitors.

BetMGM Sportsbook Michigan

• BetMGM Sportsbook offers users points on every wager and those can be converted into bonus bets or used at MGM properties nationwide.
• The in-game betting features are often viewed as some of the best on the market.
• BetMGM often offers favorable pricing and lower juice on major sports, spreads, totals, and future bets.
• There can be struggles opening an account and receiving payouts, with extensive review of documents and materials when using BetMGM.

bet365 Sportsbook Michigan

• Going up big in a game is fun, until there is a comeback, but with bet365, they offer early payout promotions protecting your bet.
• Their main focus seems to be on international and live betting, especially for soccer, tennis and other international sports.
• Bet365 offers competitive odds and parlay boosts with lower vigs and bigger payouts.
• New users often have a variety of options for welcome bonuses from bet365 so they aren’t forced into just one option.
• Winning bettors have complained that their accounts get limited by bet365.

Fanatics Sportsbook Michigan

• Fanatics Sportsbook Michigan was built with mobile in mind, developed with a fast-loading interface.
• Searching and building bets on Fanatics is easy and seamless, making finding what you need a breeze.
• Fanatics Sportsbook offers a competitive loyalty program known as FanCash, giving bettors real sports merch.
• Their injury protection keeps your bet from busting when a player leaves early with an injury.
• The offerings at Fanatics Sportsbook are not as vast as some of the competitors.

theScore Bet Michigan

• theScore Bet Michigan offers users frequent odds boosts and parlay boosters.
• If you like betting live, theScore Bet has a great connection that allows users to monitor in real time.
• Tennis games and lines are often the best from theScore Bet, and they have customer-friendly rules to protect your bet.
• There are some complaints that theScore Bet navigation can be clunky and have delays.

Hard Rock Bet Michigan

• Hard Rock Bet Michigan is lauded for its mobile interface and fast loading times.
• There are fast and smooth payouts from Hard Rock Bet, which gives users added confidence in using the service.
• There are weekly reward drops offered by Hard Rock Bet to help boost bankrolls.
• The loyalty program from Hard Rock Bet is known as Unity Rewards, which can be redeemed at Hard Rock locations nationwide.
• Many apps rely on bots to navigate customer service, but Hard Rock is particularly difficult to navigate at times.

Michigan Sportsbook Welcome Offers

Michigan Sportsbooks set up new users with welcome offers such as Bet-And-Get which requires someone to bet a small amount and after the wager is graded, they receive bonus funds into their account. Another option is a Deposit Match, which provides users with an equal amount of funds in their account to whatever they deposit. The other main offer that Michigan Sportsbooks use is Profit Boost options. These usually allow you to boost the winnings on a wager for a set number of bets. 

How to Sign Up for a Sportsbook in Michigan

1. Download the Michigan sportsbook app of your choice.
2. Enter your personal information.
3. Go through account verification and location checks.
4. Deposit funds into your account.
5. Claim the welcome offer. Note: This step may be completed during the sign-up process.
6. Place your first wager. (You must be within the state limits to wager, and note that being by the border of a state could fail the geolocation check).

Michigan Sports Betting Laws and Timeline

In 2019, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the Lawful Sports Betting Act (House Bill 4916) into law. March 11th of 2020 saw retail options open in Michigan. It took until January 22, 2021, for the online sportsbooks to be live. Entities are now regulated by the Michigan Gaming Control Board.  

Teams and Markets to Bet On in Michigan

Detroit is home to the majority of the major sports teams in Michigan. They have the Pistons, Tigers, Lions, and Red Wings representing all of the big four sports. The Michigan Wolverines are one of the more popular schools in America at the college level. 

College Sports Betting Rules in Michigan

College sports betting is allowed in Michigan. You can bet on local and in-state college teams, and you can bet on player props for sports like basketball and football college players. 

Retail Sportsbooks in Michigan

Michigan offers over 20 retail sportsbook locations, with them all being inside of casinos. They are located throughout all of Michigan.

Licensed Retail Locations:

MGM Grand Detroit (BetMGM Sportsbook) – Detroit

MotorCity Casino Hotel (FanDuel Sportsbook) – Detroit

Hollywood Casino at Greektown (theScore Bet Sportsbook) – Detroit

FireKeepers Casino Hotel (Dacey's Sportsbook) – Battle Creek

Four Winds Casino New Buffalo (Four Winds Sportsbook) – New Buffalo

Four Winds Casino Dowagiac (Four Winds Sportsbook) – Dowagiac

Four Winds Casino Hartford (Four Winds Sportsbook) – Hartford

Gun Lake Casino (131 Sportsbook) – Wayland

Island Resort & Casino (Island Sportsbook) – Harris

Kewadin Casino Sault Ste. Marie (Caesars Sportsbook) – Sault Ste. Marie

Kewadin Casino St. Ignace (Caesars Sportsbook) – St. Ignace

Kewadin Casino Manistique (Caesars Sportsbook) – Manistique

Kewadin Casino Hessel (Caesars Sportsbook) – Hessel

Kewadin Casino Christmas (Caesars Sportsbook) – Christmas

Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge (Caesars Sportsbook) – Peshawbestown

Little River Casino Resort (BetRivers Sportsbook) – Manistee

Northern Waters Casino Resort (Fanatics Sportsbook) – Watersmeet

Ojibwa Casino Baraga (Ojibwa Sportsbook) – Baraga

Ojibwa Casino Marquette (Ojibwa Sportsbook) – Marquette

Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort (Ascend Sportsbook) – Mt. Pleasant

Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel (Caesars Sportsbook) – Williamsburg

Responsible Gambling Resources in Michigan

• 1-800-GAMBLER
• 1-800-MY-RESET
• National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
• Gam-Anon and Gamblers Anonymous
• Michigan Gaming Control Board - 888-223-3044
• Michigan’s problem gambling helpline - 1-800-270-7117

Michigan Sports Betting FAQ

Is sports betting legal in Michigan?

Yes, sports betting is legal in Michigan as long as you’re physically in the state and at least 18 at tribal casinos or 21 for other casinos or using the mobile app. 

What is the best sportsbook in Michigan?

Choosing the best sportsbook in Michigan is subject to the user. You can try as many betting apps as you’d like and discover which is best for you. 

How old do you have to be to bet in Michigan?

You have to be 18 to bet at tribal casinos. Everywhere else, you must be 21 years of age to bet in Michigan. 

Can you bet on college sports in Michigan?

Yes, you can bet on college sports in Michigan, including on player props.

Do you have to live in Michigan to bet there?

You do not need to live in Michigan, but you need to be physically located within Michigan's borders to place the wager. 

How many sportsbooks are legal in Michigan?

There are 13 licensed and legal online sports betting apps within Michigan. 

Can you bet on sports in Michigan without an app?

Yes, you can bet on sports in retail locations. If you are 18, you can bet at tribal casinos. If you are 21, there are multiple other casinos you can wager at.