Michigan Sports Betting – Is Sports Betting Legal In Michigan?

There are 13 legal sports betting sites in Michigan.

• BetMGM Sportsbook: The “King of Sportsbooks” launched in Michigan on Jan. 22, 2021, and has a strong presence in the state thanks to its partnership with the Detroit Tigers.
• BetRivers Sportsbook: One of the first mobile sportsbooks to launch in Michigan, BetRivers has a physical sportsbook at the Little River Casino Resort in Manistee, Michigan.
• Caesars Sportsbook: Caesars stands out with its plentiful odds boosts, offering dozens to explore every day. It also makes live betting convenient with its “FireBets” feature.
• DraftKings Sportsbook: DraftKings was one of the first sports betting apps to launch in the state and is one of the biggest names in North American sports betting thanks to its extensive betting markets, odds boosts and strong rewards program.
• FanDuel Sportsbook: The other big player in North American sports betting, FanDuel has a sleek, state-of-the-art interface that makes betting easy and smooth.
• Fanatics Sportsbook: Fanatics is one of the newest sportsbooks on the market, debuting in 2023 after merging with PointsBet. It has a modern mobile app tailored to your betting history as well as the best rewards program in the industry.
• ESPN BET: One of the newer sportsbooks on the market, ESPN BET is run by the Worldwide Leader in Sports and has bets and specials based on the network’s personalities.
• FireKeepers Sportsbook: The mobile sportsbook of FireKeepers Casino in Battle Creek launched in July 2021 and covers the bases well for a small-scale sportsbook.
• Four Winds Casino Sportsbook: Another local sportsbook, this app allows users to select bets ahead of time, but they must visit one of the state’s Four Winds Casino locations to place their wagers.
• PlayEagle Sportsbook: Operated by Soaring Eagle Casino in Mount Pleasant, this mobile sportsbook has multiple promotions based around local teams.
• Play Gun Lake Sportsbook: Like Four Winds Casino, this mobile sportsbook allows you to craft a bet on the app, but you must visit Gun Lake’s physical sportsbook in Wayland to place your wagers.
• SI Sportsbook: The sports betting arm of Sports Illustrated, this sportsbook launched in Michigan in September 2022 and is partnered with Island Resort & Casino.
• WynnBET: WynnBet launched in Michigan in 2021 but is being rebranded by Caesars as of May 2024.

The legal sports betting age in Michigan is 21, which is the case for almost every state with legal sports betting.

Mobile sportsbooks confirm your age by asking you to present your personal information when you first sign up. If you’re under the age of 21, you won’t be able to register.

While the age limit is only 18 or 19 at some casinos in Michigan, you must be at least 21 to wager on sports.

Michigan has a rich sports history with several notable professional sports teams.

• Detroit Tigers

One of the American League’s eight charter teams, the Tigers were founded in 1894 and have won four World Series, most recently in 1984. Several iconic Hall of Famers have played for Detroit, including Ty Cobb, Hank Greenberg, Al Kaline, Miguel Cabrera and Justin Verlander.

• Detroit Lions

Much of the Lions’ history has been defined by futility, as they’re the only franchise that has played for the entire Super Bowl era without reaching the Big Game. They did win four championships before the Super Bowl era but have had sparse success since the late 1950s, recently going more than 30 years between playoff victories.

• Detroit Red Wings

One of the NHL’s “Original Six” franchises, the Red Wings were founded in 1926. They have won 11 Stanley Cups, which is third-most in NHL history and the most of any team based in the U.S. Their last win came in 2008 in the midst of 25 straight postseason appearances.

• Detroit Pistons

Founded in 1937, the Pistons merged with the NBA in 1949. They relocated from Fort Wayne to Detroit in 1957 and have had their share of ups and downs, winning three championships but also enduring long stretches of mediocrity.

There are seven Division I college programs in Michigan. Unlike some states, Michigan allows betting on college sports, including in-state teams.

• Central Michigan Chippewas

One of three Mid-American Conference schools in Michigan, the Chippewas have had a lot of success on the gridiron since they formed their first team in 1896. They won the Division II Championship in 1974 and have won seven MAC Championships.

They’ve also won a game in two of the three NCAA Tournaments they’ve appeared in, with the most recent coming in 2003 when they defeated Creighton in the first round of the tournament.

• Detroit Mercy Titans

The Titans compete in the Horizon League and have advanced to six NCAA Tournaments. Their best finish came in 1977 when they made it all the way to the Sweet Sixteen. They’ve fallen on hard times lately, however, going 1-31 in the 2023-24 season.

• Eastern Michigan Eagles

The Eagles fielded their football team in 1891 and have had five undefeated seasons. They’ve won 10 conference championships, although only one of them has come since 1957.

On the hardwood, the Eagles have won three NCAA Tournament games. They advanced to the Sweet Sixteen in 1991 and made it to the Division II Final Four in 1972.

• Michigan Wolverines

The Wolverines’ football team is the lifeblood of Michigan sports with countless fans in the state living and dying with their games every Saturday in the fall. The Wolverines played in the first-ever bowl game (the 1902 Rose Bowl) and have won 12 National Championships, most recently during the 2023 season when coach Jim Harbaugh led the team to an undefeated record.

On the hardwood, the Wolverines have won one NCAA Tournament along with three NITs (one of which was vacated due to NCAA violations). Their NCAA Tournament championship came in 1989 and they finished as runner-up in 2013 and 2018.

• Michigan State Spartans

The Spartans have claimed six National Championships on the gridiron and have won 11 conference championships. They made it to the NCAA Playoff in 2015, which is also the last year they won the Big Ten.

The Spartans have won two NCAA Tournaments, with their last title coming in 2000. Their 1979 championship win, which featured MSU’s Magic Johnson going against Indiana State’s Larry Bird, was one of the most-watched basketball games of all time. They’ve had a lot of success recently, making 26 straight NCAA Tournaments since 1998 under coach Tom Izzo.

• Oakland Golden Grizzlies

The Golden Grizzlies’ best season on the hardwood came in 1997 when they reached the Sweet Sixteen in Division II—the year before they began transitioning to Division I. They’ve made four NCAA Tournaments since then, with their best showing coming in 2024 when they upset No. 3 seed Kentucky in the first round.

• Western Michigan Broncos

The Broncos have won four conference titles on the gridiron and played in 11 bowl games. They hold the distinction of playing bowl games in three different nations, as they played in the National Bowl in Toronto in 2007 and the Bahamas Bowl in 2015. They went undefeated in 2017 and played in the Cotton Bowl as the Group of Five’s representative in a New Year’s Six bowl.

The Broncos have made four NCAA Tournaments, with their last appearance coming in 2014. Their lone NCAA Tournament win came in 1976. They’ve played in the NIT three times, the CBI once and the CIT twice.

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