Horse racing fans across Michigan had reason to celebrate this week as Northville Downs saw a new track record on Tuesday, October 8. The feat came from King Putt, a three-year-old pacer who finished in blazing time on a cool fall evening at the Barry Expo Center. The race drew a lively crowd ...

Across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, from Houghton to Keweenaw, Baraga, and Ontonagon counties, improved internet access is changing daily life. Many communities that once struggled with slow or unreliable broadband are now beginning to see the benefits of faster connectivity. For small ...

ESPN BET launched in Michigan on November 14, 2023, marking a significant expansion of the state's sports betting market. Despite the initial anticipation, recent data indicate that the platform's market share has been modest, with reports suggesting a decline in user engagement. This ...

Online gambling has become a significant part of the digital economy, influencing local communities economically. This industry not only generates tax revenue but also creates jobs, making it a vital component of modern economic development.As online gambling platforms expand, their economic ...

Lawmakers in Michigan are progressing with a bill that, if fully passed, will see the creation of a state-level crypto reserve. A crypto reserve of this kind is the name given for when a state’s government allocates a portion of its assets to hold cryptocurrency, and then utilizes this ...

Sports betting is changing at an exponential rate. Emerging technologies are not just changing the way bets are placed but are changing the speed, security, user experience and trust in this dynamic industry. In 2025-26, developments in artificial intelligence, large-scale introduction of 5G ...