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Michigan In-Person Casinos (2026)

Permitted: Michigan has three Detroit commercial casinos plus 24 tribal casinos; minimum age 21 (some tribal 18).

PermittedVerified May 31, 2026
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Michigan has three Detroit commercial casinos plus 24 tribal casinos; minimum age 21 (some tribal 18). The tribal casinos are run by 12 tribes statewide. The MI Lottery, pari-mutuel racing and charitable gaming are also legal. Detroit casinos are regulated by the MGCB.

Official source: michigan.gov →

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In-Person Casinos in states bordering Michigan

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

  • IndianaPermitted

    Indiana has commercial riverboat/land-based casinos and racinos statewide with retail sportsbooks. The Hoosier Lottery and charitable gaming are also legal. Regulated by the Indiana Gaming Commission.

    Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: in.gov · Full Indiana rule →

  • OhioPermitted

    Ohio has four commercial casinos and seven racinos (VLTs at racetracks); minimum age 21 for casino gaming. The state lottery and charitable gaming are also legal. No tribal casinos.

    Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: casinocontrol.ohio.gov · Full Ohio rule →

  • WisconsinPermitted

    Wisconsin's casinos are tribal only; 11 tribes operate them statewide. They offer slots, table games and retail sportsbooks under compacts; there are no commercial casinos. State lottery, charitable bingo/raffles, pari-mutuel wagering. Oversight via the WI Dept. of Administration, Division of Gaming.

    Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: doa.wi.gov · Full Wisconsin rule →

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