The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has approved a request from Soaring Eagle Gaming – currently operated by the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe – to transition its online gambling and mobile sports betting operations to White Hat Gaming.
Prior to the new agreement being formed, online gambling and mobile sports betting operations conducted by the Tribe were previously powered through GAN. In addition to its online business, the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe also oversees Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mount Pleasant.
“This approval reflects the MGCB’s careful review to ensure every platform serving Michigan players meets our standards for integrity, security and consumer protection,” MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams said.
“We look forward to Soaring Eagle Gaming and White Hat Gaming Inc. continuing to provide a safe and responsible online wagering experience for players across the state.”
To remain compliant with Michigan law and MGCB regulations, White Hat Gaming and the Tribe may only offer Board-approved internet games and authorized types of sports betting, as well as use pre-approved suppliers, vendors and cashiering locations.
Both organizations must also adhere to MGCB-approved internal controls, account terms and conditions while remaining compliant with all applicable statutory and regulatory provisions and Board directives.
The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe provided an executed agreement with White Hat Gaming to the MGCB on November 10, as all suppliers and vendors required for the transition have already been authorized by the Michigan regulator.
In October, iGaming and online sports betting combined to generate $313m of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) in Michigan, representing an increase of 22%.
iGaming accounted for $288.2m of AGR and rose 18.4%, while online sports betting revenue grew 88.2% to $24.9m. Online sports bettors in Michigan generated a total handle of $544.8m during the monthly period, representing an increase of 3.9%.
The MGCB issued a response to the recent betting scandal unveiled within the NBA on November 3 and implemented various responsible gaming measures for licensed operators
