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On December 20, 2019, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer approved the expansion of gambling laws in Michigan. However, as we approach the end of 2020, hopes for the launch of online sports betting, online casino, and online poker have all but faded away. This leaves us with the familiar question as we enter a new year.
Nevertheless, bettors may ultimately reap the advantages of a couple of additional months of waiting before the launch.
MGCB executive director estimates six weeks until launch
On Friday, Playinmichigan was the first to report that the Michigan Gaming Control Board had announced a further delay in their official launch timetable. According to the report, the new expected timeframe for the launch is now four to six weeks from the previous week.
The most optimistic scenario would be to have the launch scheduled for December 30, allowing for two days before the end of 2020. However, considering the upcoming holidays, it is highly unlikely. Stay updated with our live Michigan updates for the latest information.
Over the weekend, additional media sources caught wind of the news, and MLive managed to interview Richard Kalm, the executive director of MGCB, for an article published on Sunday.
Kalm informed MLive that despite initially believing we had four weeks until the deadline, due to the relaxation of the rules, we actually sent out an inquiry earlier this week, on the same day as the JCAR meeting, to the platform providers’ operators. This inquiry was intended to gather information on their preparedness and progress. As a result, it is likely that we will have to extend the deadline to approximately six weeks.
The entire situation will heavily rely on the paperwork they are submitting.
Despite the ’21 launch being expected to coincide with the entire Detroit Lions season, there is still a possibility for online sports bettors to place wagers on certain parts of the NFL’s postseason.
Online casino players have the potential to receive a greater range of advantages.
How online casino operators could benefit
Operators of Michigan online casinos and online poker can find at least one advantage in a delayed launch.
The Lawful Internet Gaming Act suggests that players should have access to increased bonus write-offs, which can be seen as additional perks or freebies.
Michigan residents will witness a flood of advertisements where operators entice new customers by offering free bonus play.
The operators have the ability to subtract a portion of their adjusted gross receipts as free play to lessen their tax obligations.
During the initial three years, deductions are limited to a maximum of 10% of gross receipts. In the subsequent two years, the maximum deduction is reduced to 6% and 4% respectively. After that, there will be a gradual reduction in deductions starting from year 6.
Nevertheless, during the initial year of launch, there is an additional period where maximum deductions of 10% are allowed without affecting the five-year limit. For instance, if an online casino operator were to launch on December 30th, the first year of 10% deductions would commence just two days thereafter.
Operators and players get almost an entire additional year free from time constraints by launching after January 1st.
Michigan residents are well acquainted with the concept of enduring a lengthy year.
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