LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Gaming Control Board has approved the launch of bet365 as the new online casino and sports betting platform provider for the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, replacing PokerStars, which recently exited the state.
The approval allows Hillside Michigan LLC, operating as bet365, to offer internet gaming and online sports wagering on behalf of the tribe, which runs Odawa Casino in Petoskey. Regulators said the company has completed all licensing and compliance requirements.
“This approval reflects our continued focus on maintaining integrity, transparency, and consumer protection in Michigan’s online gaming and sports betting marketplace,” MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams said in a statement. “We are pleased to welcome bet365 as the Tribe’s new platform provider.”
Bet365, one of the world’s largest online gambling operators, already has a presence in neighboring Ohio and Ontario.
Under Michigan law, the tribe and its platform partner must offer only board‑approved games and wager types, use approved suppliers and vendors, follow all internal‑control procedures, and submit required taxes and fees on time. Regulators said both parties must also comply with all provisions of the state’s internet gaming and sports betting statutes.
The MGCB said it remains focused on ensuring that all licensed operators meet the state’s standards for regulatory compliance, responsible gambling, and consumer protection.
