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On April 17, 2026, the Michigan Gaming Control Board finally gave bet365 the permit to set up their shop in the Mitten State.
This makes Michigan the 17th state to join their American takeover, and they came in with the bet365 online casino and online sportsbook.
According to MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams, this entrance signifies the board’s commitment to provide a safe gaming terrain.
“This approval reflects our continued focus on maintaining integrity, transparency, and consumer protection in Michigan’s online gaming and sports betting marketplace.
We are pleased to welcome bet365…”
Moving in and making friends
They aren’t just stopping by for a Coney dog either. They have officially set up camp by partnering with the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, taking over the online spot formerly held by PokerStars.
These guys moved in and immediately started making friends with the local legends. They are now the official sports betting partner of the Detroit Tigers, so you can expect to see those green chevrons all over Comerica Park.
Not to be left out in the cold, they also partnered with the Detroit Red Wings, proving they are ready to rumble whether it’s on the diamond or the rink.
One wallet, no problems
Nobody likes having seventeen different apps just to play a hand of blackjack and bet on a parlay. The team at Bet365 clearly agree because they use a “one wallet” system.
This means your bankroll follows you wherever you go. You can get a win on a Tigers home run and immediately use those funds to hit the slots in their online casino without moving a single cent between accounts.
The “I can’t believe they pay this early” feature
One reason people would love this app is a feature called Early Payout.
Imagine you bet on the Lions and they get up by 17 points. Most apps make you sweat out the fourth quarter while you pray they don’t blow it. With bet365 they just pay you out right then and there.
Your team could literally lose the game in the final second, and it wouldn’t matter because you already have the cash in your pocket. It’s basically a cheat code for sports betting.
“We’re excited to bring bet365 to Michigan and introduce a better way to bet. This is a mature market with knowledgeable fans, and we’re confident our product stands apart. Features like our Early Payout offer, combined with our in-play experience and integrated casino, give players more ways to engage and more reasons to choose bet365,” said Trip Stoddard, head of business development at bet365 stated.
The perks of being new
Because they want to be your new favorite app, they are dangling some carrots for new Michigan players.
Newcomers can get a Bet $10 Get $365 plus 50 spins deal that pays out whether your team actually wins or completely flops. It is basically a participation trophy.
On the casino side of things, you can also hop into the Prize Matcher every single day for free to chase a share of $5,000 in weekly prizes. If you are just starting out they will even treat you to 1,000 free spins and a deposit match up to $1,000.
The app is live right now on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
All you need is $10 to get started and a smartphone to join the 100 million other people already using the platform.
