Michigan regulators begin accepting online gambling operator license applications

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) announced Wednesday that is has begun accepting online gaming and sports betting operator license applications from commercial casinos and tribes in the state.

“The MGCB continues to make progress toward the launch of online gaming by adding forms for operators and vendors,” said Richard S. Kalm, MGCB executive director. “Operators should file applications soon so we can conduct investigations and work with them on internal controls, technical standards, lab certifications and other requirements. In addition, the operators and suppliers should encourage their vendors to complete and submit registration forms.”

The MGCB says it also began to accept vendor registration applications from firms supporting the operators and suppliers, Click on Detroit reports.

The forms and related information can be found in the agency’s Internet Gaming and Fantasy Contests section. Website visitors can find a link to the section in the ribbon at the top of the agency’s homepage.

On May 15, the agency began to accept online gaming supplier forms.

“We expect to launch internet gaming and online sports betting by late 2020 or early 2021,” Kalm said. “It’s more likely all participants will be prepared and qualified for launch if the MGCB receives timely applications.”

The MGCB provides information about the rulemaking process and expected timeline on its website.

Michigan casinos were authorized to conduct onsite sports wagering back in March, right before the pandemic shut down a large portion of the economy worldwide.