About the Author

Mark Ashenfelter

Mark Ashenfelter is a Connecticut-based sportswriter and editor who has covered everything from NASCAR to the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles. A life-long Philadelphia sports fan, in addition to Penn State football and the Baltimore Orioles, he's previously worked at ESPN, NASCAR Scene magazine and the Daily Local News in Chester County, PA.
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Eagle Casino & Sports Launches Online Casino And Sportsbook In Michigan

April 22, 2024 | By: Mark Ashenfelter

Soaring Eagle Gaming, the gaming arm of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, has launched its Michigan online casino and its Michigan online sports betting app. They operate under the name Eagle Casino & Sports after partnering with platform provider GAN. With the move, all of Michigan’s federally recognized tribes are now offering online casinos and online […]

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Michigan Online Gaming Reached Record Heights In March

April 20, 2024 | By: Mark Ashenfelter

March was a record-setting month for online wagering in Michigan. Commercial and tribal operators reported a combined $162.15 million in total gross receipts and gross sports betting receipts for the month. Receipts were up by 11.6% compared with February results. Michigan online casinos gross receipts climbed again in March, reaching a state record of $131.67 […]

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Michigan’s Casinos Lost Money On Retail Sports Betting In February

March 11, 2024 | By: Mark Ashenfelter

February remains the cruelest month for Detroit’s three casinos when it comes to retail sports betting. Overall, the three casinos reported $94.7 million in aggregate revenue last month, but retail sports betting posted a loss of $872,552. Online sports betting statistics from February have not yet been reported. It was the second straight year in […]