{"id":9981,"date":"2019-12-13T11:20:10","date_gmt":"2019-12-13T11:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onlinepokeramerica.com\/news\/?p=9981"},"modified":"2019-12-13T11:23:35","modified_gmt":"2019-12-13T11:23:35","slug":"michigan-likely-to-be-the-next-state-to-legalize-online-poker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onlinepokeramerica.com\/news\/michigan-likely-to-be-the-next-state-to-legalize-online-poker\/","title":{"rendered":"Michigan Likely to be the Next State to Legalize Online Poker"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In 2018, lawmakers in Pennsylvania made history when they made their state the fourth to legalize online poker \u2013 and, Michigan could be next. There is talk that the state is likely to pass legislation within a week<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All that\u2019s left to do now is wait for the green light from Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Once she signs off on the bills, gaming operators will be authorized to offer online poker, online casino games, fantasy sports and online betting.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While she has been quite supportive of the legalization of online poker <\/a>and casino games, Governor Whitmer does have reservations. She is concerned that online casino games will cannibalize lottery sales \u2013 over 60% of which is donated to programs for seniors across the state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there is no history of this being the case in any\nstate where online casino games have already been legalised. So, it is still\nvery likely that Governor Whitmore will sign online gambling regulation into\nlaw before the year is up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Online Poker Would Work In Michigan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As part of the proposed online gaming laws, tax rates for operators have been specified. While the regulations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania served as examples for Michigan, regulators decided to do things a little bit differently. While their tax rates are 17.5% and 16% respectively, Michigan\u2019s rate will be somewhat higher. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gaming operators across the state will be paying between 20% and 28% <\/strong>of their revenue. The specific rate will be based on their Adjusted Gross Receipts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any online gambling companies that wish to offer their\nservices within the state of Michigan will have to partner up with an existing\nland-based brand that has a state license already. Since there are two dozen\ncasinos in the state, it shouldn\u2019t be very difficult for online operators to\nfind brick-and-mortar collaborators. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The land-based gambling market in Michigan is already pretty extensive. There are 24 casinos across the state<\/strong>, three of which <\/a>are located in the capital city of Detroit. So, it\u2019s suspected that there will be plenty of interest in online casino games, including poker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michigan is also a huge state with just over 10 million residents<\/strong>. This means that there is a massive potential player pool waiting to be tapped by online poker and online casino operators. So, we\u2019re likely to see a thriving online casino market in the state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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