HB 5828 Summary

• Amends the Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act to authorize casino license holders to accept wagers on sporting events.

• Allows the gaming board to license sports betting agents in addition to casinos to facilitate sports betting throughout the state.

• Requires the gaming board to promulgate rules regulating sports betting agents and the conduct of all sports betting activities.

• Requires approval by referendum, needing both statewide majority support and majority approval in the specific township or city where sports betting will occur before taking effect.

• Takes effect 10 days after official declaration of the referendum vote if approved by voters.