Why US Online Casino Gaming Won't Be Impacted by Michigan Joining MSIGA

Michigan joined the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement in May. The law prohibits the Michigan Gaming Control Board from authorizing internet games other than poker. Online poker apps BetMGM Poker MI, PokerStars MI and WSOP MI can focus on meeting certain conditions outlined by the MGCB before they can launch multi-state poker games.

MSIGA is a gaming compact. Other games can benefit from shared liquidity. DFS is extremely popular and eSports are becoming more so.

Only Delaware and New Jersey are sharing online casino games under MSIGA. Nevada doesn't have any online casinos. Michigan doesn’t provide such games to players in other states under the compact.

MSIGA agreement allows for online casino games to be added to the agreement. Delaware and New Jersey have agreed to allow online casinos to offer the games. The Delaware Lottery oversees gaming at the state's three racinos. The games are Baccarat, Big Six, Blackjack, Craps, Let It Ride, Red Dog, Slots and Video Lotteries, and Progressive Slips.

There is currently only one gaming company taking advantage of shared liquidity for online casino gaming through MSIGA: 888 Holdings. 8888 has its flagship online casinos in New Jersey and Delaware. Michigan will not be affected by joining MSigA.