Top Rated Michigan Sportsbooks

Mobile sports betting is officially available in the state of Michigan! While legal sports betting has been available in the state since March of 2020, it was restricted to brick-and-mortar casinos. The first online bets were placed in the state on January 22, 2021.

With 15 different online and mobile sportsbooks already operating in the state, sports bettors have a lot to consider when deciding which book deserves their business. This article will break down everything you need to know about legal sports betting in the state of Michigan. This includes a rundown of operators, laws and restrictions, and the best promotions available to new players.

Other than a minimum age requirement of 21, there really are no restrictions that you should be concerned with if you live in the state of Michigan. All sports and bet types are allowed to be wagered on in the state.

The only restriction currently in place is at the MortCity Casino Hotel. Because the casino is owned by Marian Ilitch, who is a part owner of the Red Wings, wagers on the Red Wings can not be placed at the casino.

From an operator's view of things, the state's 8.4% tax rate (with an additional 1.25% for casinos located in Detroit) is in line with what you will find across the country. The licensing fees are somewhat higher with a $50,000 application fee, $100,000 license fee, and $50,000 annual license fee.

Given the size of the tribal casino industry in Michigan, getting the support of the tribes was crucial to getting any sports betting legislation passed. Lucky for Michigan residents, the tribal casinos were willing to cooperate in getting the legislation passed and bringing sports betting to the state.

There are currently 26 licensed casinos in the state of Michigan, and online sportsbooks wishing to operate within the state must partner with at least one of them. Below is a rundown of the current casino/sportsbook partnerships in the state.

Michigan Wagers $114 Million in First 10 Days - We all knew Michigan was going to be a strong betting market, but if the numbers from January are any indication, this could be even bigger than most experts imagined. In just 10 days of betting in January, the state's total handle was $115.2 million. To put this into perspective, it is the second largest opening month for a state ever... in 10 days.

Early Handles Strong for Familiar Sportsbooks - It was all familiar names at the top of the Michigan market share report for January. FanDuel led the way with a handle of $32.6 million, followed closely by DraftKings, Barstool, and BetMGM. We strongly recommend checking out our sportsbook reviews before jumping on board with any sportsbook.

Given this online sports betting market is only a few weeks old, Michigan sportsbooks are spending a ton of money on marketing and new player bonuses. In fact, a recent report suggested the average bonus paid was nearly 100% for the majority of sportsbooks operating in the state.

This is obviously great news for Michigan sports bettors, promotions are a great way to build your bankroll. However, not all promo code offers are created equal. For instance, DraftKings requires a 25x rollover to withdraw your bonus funds, while some boos, such as Barstool, choose to not even offer a bonus.

Below are our top-rated promotions for new Michigan players this February. Not only are these great bonus opportunities, but they come with minimal rollover requirements, and both sportsbooks offer reduced juice when compared to FanDuel, DraftKings, and Barstool.

The offer from William Hill includes a 100% deposit bonus that is paid out in the form of a risk-free bet. Simply place any spread, total, or moneyline bet and if it doesn't cash, they will refund your deposit.

The top promotion from PointsBet this February is a 100% deposit bonus that caps at $500. There is no minimum requirement for this bonus, and the rollover rate is currently set to a player-friendly 2x.