TLDR Michigan regulators approved FanDuel to offer multi-state online poker with players in Pennsylvania and New Jersey starting April 1, 2026 FanDuel will operate under the PokerStars brand with MotorCity Casino as its local partner Michigan joined the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement in 2022 alongside five other states Michigan’s online gaming market brought in $313 million in revenue in February alone Governor Whitmer has proposed new taxes on sportsbooks and online casinos that could raise nearly $200 million per year
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has approved FanDuel to offer multi-state online poker, connecting Michigan players with opponents in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The approval took effect on April 1, 2026.
FanDuel will run its poker operations under the PokerStars brand in Michigan. MotorCity Casino is serving as the company’s local partner in the state.
The regulator said its decision came after a full review of FanDuel’s compliance with state gaming rules. The operator met all requirements for multi-state internet poker, according to the MGCB.
MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams said Michigan players should feel confident in the platform. “FanDuel is a well-established operator in the Michigan gaming market,” Williams said. He added that the same oversight applied to all licensed gaming activity in the state would apply here.
Before this approval, Michigan poker players could only compete against others within state lines. The expanded player pool is expected to offer more game options and larger tournaments.
Michigan’s Role in Multi-State Online Poker
Michigan joined the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement in 2022. The agreement also includes Delaware, Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
The MSIGA allows licensed operators to pool players across state borders while each state maintains its own regulatory oversight. FanDuel is now among the operators approved to use this framework in Michigan.
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