MGCB Approves Launch of bet365 in Michigan

DETROIT, April 17, 2026 — The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has authorised the launch of Hillside Michigan LLC, doing enterprise as bet365, as the brand new web gaming and web sports activities betting platform supplier for the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, operator of the Odawa Casino in Petoskey. bet365 replaces PokerStars, which just lately exited the Michigan market.

bet365 has accomplished all MGCB licensing and regulatory necessities to function the Tribe’s new platform supplier.

With this approval, bet365 is permitted to supply web gaming and web sports activities betting on behalf of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, reinforcing the MGCB’s dedication to making sure a safe, well-regulated on-line gaming setting for Michigan gamers.

“This approval reflects our continued focus on maintaining integrity, transparency, and consumer protection in Michigan’s online gaming and sports betting marketplace,” stated MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams. “We are pleased to welcome bet365 as the Tribe’s new platform provider and look forward to seeing the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians continue to provide a safe, responsible, and enjoyable wagering experience for players across the state.”

As one of many world’s largest on-line gaming firms, bet365 has a longtime presence in neighboring Ohio and Ontario.

To keep compliance with Michigan regulation and MGCB laws, the Tribe and bet365 should:

• Offer solely Board-approved video games and wager varieties;
• Use Board-approved suppliers, Board-registered distributors, and Board-approved cashiering places;
• Adhere to all Board-approved inner controls, phrases, and situations, and change-control processes;
• Timely submit all taxes, funds, and charges required beneath the Lawful Internet Gaming Act and Lawful Sports Betting Act;
• Comply with all relevant statutory and regulatory provisions and Board directives; and
• Fully undertake all Board-approved inner management amendments.

The MGCB stays dedicated to making sure that each one licensed operators and suppliers uphold Michigan’s excessive requirements for regulatory compliance, accountable gaming, and client safety.

Gambling in any kind is for leisure functions solely. If you or somebody you realize could have a playing drawback, contact the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER, textual content 800GAM, or go to www.1800gamblerchat.org. Help is on the market 24/7 and is free and confidential. Michigan residents may also go to the Responsible Gaming web page of the MGCB web site for info on self-exclusion packages together with the Disassociated Persons List and the Internet Gaming and Sports Betting Responsible Gaming Database, and DontRegretTheBet.org for extra instruments to recreation responsibly.

The Michigan Gaming Control Board shall make sure the conduct of honest and trustworthy gaming to guard the pursuits of the residents of the state of Michigan. Learn extra at Michigan.gov/MGCB.