Michigan Gaming Control Board Authorizes Lac Vieux Desert Tribe to Offer Internet Casino Gaming

DETROIT, MI – The Michigan Gaming Control Board has approved the Lac Vieux Desert Tribe and its platform provider, PointsBet, to launch internet casino gaming. The Upper Peninsula-based tribe previously received approval to launch online sports betting on January 22.

“The Lac Vieux Desert Tribe becomes the 12th operator to offer both forms of online gaming after meeting all regulatory requirements,” said Richard S. Kalm, Executive Director of the Michigan Gaming Control Board. “The associated revenue payments will support K-12 education, economic development and the local tribal governing body.”