The Michigan Gaming Control Board has given BetMGM the green light to go live with shared liquidity for multi-state internet poker games. The operator associated with MGM Grand Detroit can now let poker aficionados in Michigan shuffle up and deal with players in New Jersey, raising the stakes and, hopefully, the fun. This comes per the Lawful Internet Gaming Act and hooks into the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement like a pro.
"This authorization represents a significant step forward in the development of online gaming within our state boundaries," Henry Williams, MGCB Executive Director, lauded, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board. BetMGM, not dragging their feet, put in a Multi-State Poker Submission Form way back in late May, angling for the ability to pool players from Michigan, and New Jersey.
With this nod from the MGCB, BetMGM joins the likes of PokerStars and Caesars' World Series of Poker in the multi-state poker space. PokerStars was the early bird, getting the worm as of January 1, 2023, while Caesars’ World Series of Poker joined the party in May this year. BetMGM can now spread a broader variety of games including favorites like No Limit Hold'em and the cerebral Pot Limit Omaha, among others.
Michigan seems to be on a roll since joining the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement in May 2022. Before this, poker players in the state were stuck playing in a sandbox of their own. For those getting a bit too enthusiastic about the felt, the National Problem Gambling Helpline is open 24/7 — a call or a text away for when the fun stops being fun. The Michigan Gaming Control Board stands guard ensuring a fair shake of the dice for all the state's gambling aficionados, their mission etched in the stone of responsibility and fairness.
