‘Michigan Matters’ CBS TV Show Tackles Online Gambling With PlayMichigan

Written By Playinmichigan Staff on April 5, 2021
Online Gambling Impressive Start Michigan Matt Schoch

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Michigan’s online gambling industry has made a remarkable debut, catching the attention of the mainstream media in the Great Lakes State.

The Easter Sunday episode of Michigan Matters on CBS 62 in Detroit explored the world of online sports betting and internet gaming. The interviews were conducted by host Carol Cain, who is also a writer for the Detroit Free Press. Additionally, she authored an article for the newspaper during the weekend.

Matt Schoch from Playinmichigan, along with Richard Kalm, the Executive Director of the Michigan Gaming Control Board, and Elisa Richardson from BetMGM, offered their insights on the subject.

Michigan Gaming Control Board’s Richard Kalm details early results

On the opening of the show, the executive director of the MGCB elaborated on the board’s endeavors to establish online gambling by January 22nd.

As the pandemic forced the closure of retail casinos for the majority of 2020, a crucial step in launching online gambling involved reshuffling MGCB staff to ensure its successful implementation.

Kalm stated that they had to resort to taking from Peter in order to compensate Paul.

In addition, Kalm provided a thorough explanation of the licensing procedure, which encompassed the rigorous laboratory testing of products and the diligent monitoring of internal controls implemented by operators.

In addition, he discussed the positive impact of online gambling on the revenue of physical casinos in New Jersey.

“According to him, there is an influx of newcomers entering the industry, which presents an opportunity for casinos to target this fresh demographic through marketing initiatives.”

BetMGM’s Richardson: Michigan was set up for success

During the remarkable initiation of online gambling in Michigan, BetMGM has emerged as one of the frontrunners.

In the first 38 days of January and February, the operator ranks third, having accumulated a total of $98.5 million in sports bets. In terms of internet gaming, BetMGM takes the lead among competitors with $38.0 million in adjusted gross receipts.

Richardson attributed the achievement of success to the diligent efforts of state legislators and regulators who established a clear path for progress.

Richardson, the operator’s spokesperson, praised Michigan’s approach to sports betting, deeming it remarkable. Consequently, the online gaming and sports betting launch in Michigan has been exceptionally successful.

Playinmichigan details

Playinmichigan came on the show to provide their perspective on the success of the launch.

Schoch stated that the launch preparations were meticulous and consumers were well-prepared, resulting in a successful rollout.

According to Schoch, the circumstances were arranged in a way that allowed various elements to converge, leading to a successful outcome.

During our conversation, we also discussed the ongoing expansion and progress of online poker, and how it is expected to continue throughout the rest of 2021.

Schoch mentioned, “We are closely monitoring that as one of the major concerns.”

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