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Michigan Internet Gaming and Sports Betting Operators Report Combined $216.4M in March Total Gross Receipts
Michigan commercial and tribal operators reported a combined $216.4 million total internet casino gaming gross receipts and gross sports betting receipts in March. Gross receipts increased 26.7% compared with February results.
March internet gaming gross receipts were a Michigan record $171.8 million, surpassing the previous total gross receipts record of $153.7 million set in January. Gross sports betting receipts totaled $44.6 million. In March 2022, internet gaming gross receipts were $131.67 million, and gross sports betting receipts were $30.48 million.
Combined total internet gaming and internet sports betting adjusted gross receipts were $186.09 million, including $154.65 million from internet casino gaming and $31.44 million from internet sports betting. Internet gaming adjusted gross receipts increased 30.4% from the $118.58 million recorded in March 2022, and internet sports betting adjusted gross receipts improved 114.5% from the $14.66 million total recorded in March a year ago.
March 2023 combined adjusted gross receipts were 31.3% higher than the $141.73 million in total adjusted gross receipts logged in February 2023.
For the first quarter of 2023, internet gaming adjusted gross receipts totaled $426.3 million, and internet sports betting adjusted gross receipts were $57.7 million. Michigan operators reported $338.3 million in internet gaming adjusted gross receipts and $29.9 million in internet sports betting adjusted gross receipts during the first quarter of 2022.
Total internet sports betting handle at $407.7 million was down 9.7% from the $451.6 million handle recorded in March 2022. March 2023 handle was up 18.2% from the February 2023 handle of $344.9 million.
The operators reported submitting $33.2 million in taxes and payments to the State of Michigan during March including:
- Internet gaming taxes and fees: $31.3 million.
- Internet sports betting taxes and fees: $1.9 million
The three Detroit casinos reported paying the City of Detroit $9.1 million in wagering taxes and municipal services fees during March including:
- Internet gaming taxes and fees: $8.2 million
- Internet sports betting taxes and fees: $865,916
Tribal operators reported making $3.7 million in payments to governing bodies in March.
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Supplier expands to its third regulated Canadian province after Ontario and Québec, launching on Alberta’s market opening week.
Play’n GO has entered the newly regulated Alberta iGaming market, launching its casino games with more than ten licensed operators on the market’s opening week, the supplier said on 16 July 2026.
The Alberta rollout marks Play’n GO’s third regulated Canadian province, following Ontario and Québec, and extends the company’s North American regulated-market footprint.
According to the company, its content was made available in Alberta for the first time on launch day via a network of licensed operators.
Esteban Perez, New Market Entry Lead at Play’n GO said: “Entering Alberta with more than 10 operators on day one of regulation is a significant milestone for Play’n GO and a testament to the strength of our regulated market strategy. Canada continues to be a key focus for us, and expanding into our third province reflects both the demand for our content and the strength of our partnerships with licensed operators.
“We are proud to support Alberta’s regulated market with a portfolio that prioritises entertainment, compliance and long-term sustainability.”
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The Swedish gaming giant confirms its entry into its third regulated Canadian Province with its industry leading portfolio of games now available in Alberta for the first time
Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, today announced its successful entry into the newly regulated Alberta iGaming market, with a wide range of its premium content going live with more than ten licensed operators on market launch day this week.
The milestone further reinforces Play’n GO’s commitment to regulated market expansion across North America and marks the company’s third Canadian province, following established operations in Ontario and Québec.
Play’n GO’s launch in Alberta ensures players have immediate access to a portfolio of world-class titles from day one of the market’s regulated opening. By partnering with a broad network of licensed operators at launch, the company has solidified its position as a trusted supplier in newly regulated jurisdictions.
The Alberta rollout builds on Play’n GO’s strong track record of working alongside regulators and operators to deliver safe, compliant, and high-quality entertainment to players, while supporting sustainable market growth.
Esteban Perez, New Market Entry Lead at Play’n GO said: “Entering Alberta with more than 10 operators on day one of regulation is a significant milestone for Play’n GO and a testament to the strength of our regulated market strategy. Canada continues to be a key focus for us, and expanding into our third province reflects both the demand for our content and the strength of our partnerships with licensed operators.
“We are proud to support Alberta’s regulated market with a portfolio that prioritises entertainment, compliance and long-term sustainability.”
To find out more about Play’n GO, please visit playngo.com
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Peter & Sons has launched in Alberta with its full game portfolio, extending the Barcelona-based iGaming studio’s North American expansion.
The company said the Alberta rollout brings its complete catalogue to a market it described as “one of Canada’s most closely watched,” as the province continues to develop its regulated online gaming framework.
Peter & Sons said Alberta players will have access to titles including Barbarossa: Dragon Empire, The Soapranos and Greedy Alice.
Lauryn Duncan, Head of Sales at Peter & Sons, said: “Alberta is an exciting new market for Peter & Sons and an important step in our North American growth. Launching with our full portfolio gives us the chance to introduce the complete Peter & Sons experience from day one, from the art and characters to the mechanics and worlds that define our games. It is a market with strong potential, and we are proud to bring our games to players there.”
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