Online sports betting in Michigan officially launched on January 22, 2021, but retail betting was available in the state in March 2020. In addition, Michigan launched online sports betting, online casino gambling, and online poker on the same day. 

There are now 13 online sportsbook apps live in Michigan, and more could be on the way at some point. In addition, there are three commercial casinos and numerous tribal casinos that can all offer online betting or partner with a sportsbook.

Michigan has become one of the leaders in online sports betting in the United States, especially in the Midwest portion of the country. Even though there are just three commercial casinos in the state, sportsbook companies have been lining up to partner with Native American tribes. 

Michigan’s online sports betting rules are favorable for both the online operators and the sports bettors. However, online-only licenses are not available in the state, meaning companies have to have an in-state partner before going live. 

Ohio sports betting apps haven’t launched yet, but that could change as early as Fall 2022. Lawmakers in Ohio were able to pass a sports betting bill, and Governor Mike DeWine signed that.

According to the law, the sports betting industry has to launch by January 1, 2023, but the state is gearing up for an earlier launch. When it finally goes live, Ohio could become a massive sports betting market, and both online and retail sports betting will be available. 

The online sports betting licenses will be reserved for partners of the professional sports teams, casinos, and racinos in the state. As many as 25 online sportsbooks can launch from the beginning, but that number could double over time. 

Each casino and sports team can apply for a second online skin after proving that it would be financially beneficial to the state. This will likely be a slow process after the initial wave of sportsbooks launch.