![]() Licenses by law are limited to the commercial casinos and federally recognized tribes in Michigan. In mid-April, the MGCB authorized the state’s 15th internet gaming and sports betting operator. The Hannahville Indian Community was among 10 licensees initially authorized by the MGCB to launch both forms of internet gaming in Michigan on Jan. TwinSpires will no longer be offering online sports betting or online casino services. At this time, the tribe and 888 Holdings have requested the MGCB to authorize online sports betting only, but they likely will seek approval for online gaming later this year. The site will operate under the Sports Illustrated brand name. “The tribe has found another experienced partner, and I wish them continued success.” “The Hannahville tribe is the first operator in Michigan to change platform providers since internet gaming and sports betting began here in January 2021,” said Henry Williams, MGCB executive director, in an official press release Wednesday. ![]() The tribe, which operates Island Resort & Casino in Harris, entered an agreement with 888 -which runs SI Sportsbook- after Churchill Down 's TwinSpires, the original platform provider, announced earlier this year its plans to exit the business. The Michigan Gaming Control Board has approved 888 Holdings’ VHL, Michigan LLC as the new platform provider for the Hannahville Indian Community’s online sports betting site effective Wednesday, Sept. ![]()
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