Sports Betting in Michigan

Licensed Sportsbooks

State-licensed regulated sportsbooks. Operator tax rate: 4.25%. Online betting legal since March 2020.

DraftKings★ 4.9

Same-game parlaysDFS integration

Hard Rock Bet★ 4.9

Flash Drops rewardsTiered progression

FanDuel★ 4.8

Cash outLive in-play betting

BetMGM★ 4.8

Parlay builderCustom odds

Fanatics★ 4.8

FanCash rewardsFast signup

theScore★ 4.8

Integrated mediaStats-driven

BetRivers★ 4.8

Prop CentralEarly cashout

Bet365★ 4.8

40+ sportsEarly payouts

Caesars★ 4.7

Caesars RewardsProfit boosts

FireKeepers Sportsbook★ 4.3

Michigan tribalNative American owned

Prediction Markets

Federally regulated by the CFTC. Trade event contracts on an exchange model — separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.

FanDuel Predicts★ 4.6

CFTC-regulated50-state availabilitySports contracts in 18 states

DraftKings Predictions★ 4.6

CFTC-regulated38-state availabilitySports contracts in 17 states

Peer-to-Peer Sweepstakes Exchanges

Dual-currency model. Trade directly against other users instead of against a sportsbook.

Fliff★ 4.6

Social sportsbookDual-currency (Fliff Coins + Cash)Largest US sweepstakes operator

Legal Status

Multi-operator market with both commercial and tribal participation. 12 online sportsbooks plus iGaming.

Online sports betting has been legal in Michigan since March 2020.

Tax Information

4.25% — second-lowest rate nationally after Indiana.

College Betting Restrictions

No college player props. Game outcomes allowed.

Legislative Timeline

1. May 2018
   PASPA struck down by SCOTUS
2. December 2019
   Lawful Sports Betting Act signed
3. March 2020
   Retail sports betting launches
4. January 2021
   Online sports betting launches

   Online debut delayed by COVID pandemic.

How DawBets Helps Michigan Bettors

DawBets compares odds across every sportsbook available in Michigan in real time. Instead of checking each app individually, see all prices side-by-side and always place your bet at the best available line.

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