Sports Gambling

The state adopted sports gambling in 2019, and Michigan is now one of the top markets in the country for wagering.

Everybody likes to think they know who will win the NCAA basketball tournaments, but does their hunch pay off?

The availability of online and in-person sports gambling is growing, adding another chapter in Michigan’s long history with wagering.

Why are so many athletes getting red-flagged for gambling on sports?

The sports wagering industry typically takes a hit over the summer months, thanks to a lack of big events and championships. We look at what draws the action during the hotter months.

Just open social media for a minute and the sports betting ads will pop up. The idea of winning big betting on sports appeals to some Spartans, while others remain concerned.

Mid-Michigan sports fans turn every day sporting games into opportunities to wager on their hunches.

You’re not imagining it: if you are a sports fan, you are being bombarded by ads for sports books and apps on TV and social media. It’s big business, and increasing each day.

It would have been unthinkable for a major college sports program to partner with a sports gambling company. Not anymore, as MSU is working with Caesar’s Sportsbook on an array of promotions around Spartans Athletics.

It’s something that happened only in Vegas: sports betting. Now, Michigan State students are able to place wagers and prop bets from their phones. Some wonder where it's all going to lead.