Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation legalizing sports betting in the state that is expected to generate an additional $4 million for a fund that provides workers’ compensation benefits for firefighters with presumptive cancer claims.
The package of bills that allow the Michigan Gaming Control Board to issue licenses for mobile and online casino games, and legalizes sports betting in casinos and online, is projected to generate $19 million per year, according to Department of Treasury estimates. The gambling revenue will be used for a School Aid Fund and the First Responder Pres...
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