Is online poker legal in Michigan? Licensed and open
Yes. Michigan licenses online poker, and licensed rooms are open to anyone 21 or older who is physically in the state.
What Michigan law says
Michigan licenses online poker. The first hand was dealt on January 29, 2021, and the state is a member of the multi-state agreement that lets sites share players across state lines. You must be 21 and physically in Michigan.
Online casino, poker and sports betting are all licensed by the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
What is likely to change
A settled, working market with shared player pools.
Licensed poker rooms in Michigan
These rooms hold a Michigan licence. We have no commercial relationship with them and do not link to them.
- PokerStars (now reached through FanDuel)
- BetRivers Poker (launched June 2025)
- BetMGM Poker
- WSOP Online
Real money online poker in Michigan: the offshore sites
Michigan has licensed, regulated poker rooms, so we do not list offshore sites for it. Play on the licensed ones: your money is protected by a state regulator.
Sweepstakes poker in Michigan
Michigan has no ban law, but regulators have used cease-and-desist letters against sweepstakes operators since 2024 and the big ones have left.
Live poker in Michigan
Michigan's commercial casinos in Detroit and its tribal casinos spread poker.
Common questions
Is online poker legal in Michigan?
Yes. Michigan licenses online poker, and licensed rooms are open to anyone 21 or older who is physically in the state.
Can I get in trouble for playing online poker in Michigan?
We are not lawyers and this is not legal advice. Gambling laws in most states are aimed at people who run games, not people who play them, but the wording differs state to state. If it matters to you, ask a Michigan lawyer.
Which poker sites accept Michigan players?
Michigan has state-licensed poker rooms; use those.
Do I have to be in the state to play?
On a state-licensed site, yes: your phone or computer is location-checked. Offshore sites decide by the address you register with.