Michigan Governor Proposes Illinois-Style Per-Wager Tax for Sports Betting
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has unveiled a new proposal in her Fiscal Year 2027 budget, aiming to implement a per-wager tax on online sports betting operators. The plan mirrors a similar tax that was introduced in Illinois in 2025. The proposed tax could generate millions in additional revenue for the state, but it has already sparked concern among industry stakeholders, who fear the potential negative effects on both sportsbooks and bettors. Michigan’s Proposed Per-Wager Tax Under the new proposal, Michigan would impose […] The post Michigan Governor Proposes Illinois-Style Per-Wager Tax for Sports Betting appeared first on World Casino News.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has unveiled a new proposal in her Fiscal Year 2027 budget, aiming to implement a per-wager tax on online sports betting operators. The plan mirrors a similar tax that was introduced in Illinois in 2025. The proposed tax could generate millions in additional revenue for the state, but it has already sparked concern among industry stakeholders, who fear the potential negative effects on both sportsbooks and bettors. Michigan’s Proposed Per-Wager Tax Under the new proposal, Michigan would impose […]
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