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We have moved one step closer to the launch of online gambling in Michigan.
On Tuesday, the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules of the state legislature decided to waive a maximum of 15 session days, enabling the progress of internet sports betting and internet gaming rules to the next stage.
The next step for the Michigan Gaming Control Board in Lansing involves forwarding the rules to the Office of the Great Seal.
It is probable that several weeks of licensing and procedural requirements will be necessary before online gambling can be officially launched for consumers. Additionally, the influence of the holidays and the new year will be taken into account when determining the potential launch date.
Additionally, the question arises as to whether operators would rather rush for a 2020 launch or wait until the upcoming year.
Next week, on Tuesday, Dec. 8, the MGCB will hold its regular meeting.
Snowy Michigan weather nearly derailed plans to move
Despite the progress made in Lansing, there were still delays throughout the day.
The JCAR meeting scheduled for 8 a.m. commenced with only four out of 10 members present, falling short of the required quorum. Senator Pete Lucido informed that the absence of members was due to car difficulties caused by the snowy Michigan morning. Consequently, the meeting was temporarily adjourned.
Rep. LaTanya Garrett joined the meeting approximately 30 minutes later, bringing the total number of members present to seven.
After Rep. Matt Maddock proposed motions to amend the rules, seven members voted in favor of waiving the session days, while one state senator, Ed McBroom, voted against both motions.
The Senators who voted ‘yea’ were Adam Hollier, Jeff Irwin, Lucido, and Lana Theis, and the Representatives were Garrett, Steven Johnson, and Maddock.
Absent were Representatives Kyra Harris Bolden and Douglas Wozniak.
Michigan online gambling launch date still unknown
The MGCB is currently reviewing operators for online sports betting, online casino, and online poker, allowing the licensing process to move forward. Several of Michigan’s 15 casino operators have established partnerships with operators that are getting ready to launch in the state.
In order to proceed with the launch, it is imperative that at least one operator establishes a partnership with a tribal casino in Michigan, while another operator must secure a licensing and partnership agreement with one of Detroit’s commercial casinos. Both operators need to be fully licensed and prepared prior to the launch.
The pre-launch checklist has been sent by the agency to operators and platform providers. This checklist covers:
- Licensing
- Standards for Internal Control
- Approval of platform and game reviews
- Branding
- Occupational licensing refers to the requirement of obtaining a license or certification in order to legally practice a specific profession or occupation.
Before launch, all items on the checklist need to be finished.
In an email to Playinmichigan, Mary Kay Bean, spokesperson for MGCB, expressed optimism that online gaming and sports betting may commence by the end of the year, provided there are no obstacles along the way.
JCAR’s actions appear to provide a fighting chance for those hopes.
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