Is sports betting legal in Michigan?
Legal, online and in person
Yes. Sports betting is legal in Michigan, including online and mobile betting through state-licensed sportsbooks.
| Status | Legal, online and in person |
|---|---|
| Regulator | Michigan Gaming Control Board |
| Last checked | November 2, 2026 |
Online sports betting is offered by commercial Detroit casinos and tribal casinos through approved platform providers. The operator list reflects the providers the Michigan Gaming Control Board shows with a sports betting site.
Licensed online sportsbooks in Michigan
As listed by the Michigan Gaming Control Board:
- bet365
- BetMGM
- Play Gun Lake (BetPARX)
- BetRivers
- Caesars Sportsbook
- DraftKings
- Fanatics Sportsbook
- FanDuel
- Eagle Casino & Sports
- Hard Rock Bet
- FireKeepers
- Four Winds
- theScore Bet
What these books charge
Every sportsbook builds a margin into its prices. We measured it on NBA player props over the 2025-26 season. Lower is cheaper for you. Among the books licensed in Michigan:
| Sportsbook | Average NBA prop margin | Lines measured |
|---|---|---|
| FanDuel | 6.19% | 112,996 |
| DraftKings | 6.66% | 125,315 |
| BetMGM | 7.07% | 129,131 |
| Fanatics Sportsbook | 7.10% | 48,864 |
| Caesars Sportsbook | 7.29% | 64,651 |
| BetRivers | 7.40% | 55,504 |
Margins are national averages across states. Full tables by market: which sportsbook charges the most vig. What the number means: hold vs vig.
Questions
Is sports betting legal in Michigan?
Yes. Sports betting is legal in Michigan, including online and mobile betting through state-licensed sportsbooks.
Who regulates sports betting in Michigan?
The Michigan Gaming Control Board.
Sources
Other states with the same status: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Iowa. All states.