Sports betting in Michigan: Which sportsbooks are available? How can I place a bet?

Legalized sports betting has exploded onto the scene in the United States following the reversal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA) in 2018. Since then, 33 states plus the District of Columbia have legalized sports betting in some capacity, and this number is sure to increase in the coming years.

Want to know if you’re able to bet in the Wolverine State? Check out our Michigan guide to sports betting:

Is sports betting legal in Michigan?

On Dec. 20, 2019, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed sports betting into law. At its outset, retail sports betting (at physically licensed casinos) was the only option for bettors in Michigan to get action down. Retail sportsbooks in Michigan started accepting wagers in March 2020 but online sports betting wasn't launched until Jan. 22, 2021.

How do I bet on sports in Michigan?

Michigan sports betting allows users over the age of 21 to make online, mobile, and retail wagers. Additionally, all legal sports bets need to be placed within state lines. Mobile sportsbooks utilize geolocation to track your phone’s internal GPS chip. When betting online, users are prompted to download a plugin to make legalized bets.

If making retail wagers, head to a Michigan casino to make your bets in person.

Can I bet on college sports in Michigan?

While bettors in Michigan can wager on licensed intercollegiate events, users can't wager on player prop bets for any collegiate athletes. Player props are bets on players' individual game performances, such as, “Will Blake Corum rush for over/under 75.5 yards?”

Despite the prohibition of college player props, futures bets on all college teams and players are allowed. Popular futures bets include betting on the University of Michigan to win the Big Ten in Football or on Michigan State University to win the NCAA Basketball Tournament. 

Where can I bet on sports in Michigan?

Currently, 15 legal sportsbooks operate in the state of Michigan. Michigan is one of the more widely available states when it comes to sports betting, giving bettors plenty of options to pick and choose which sportsbooks they want to bet with.

Below is a list of all 15 legal sportsbooks in Michigan along with their corresponding partner: