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By now, Michigan’s online poker players have become quite knowledgeable about the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement.
On April 6, Michigan was granted admission into the MSIGA, allowing local poker players to engage in competition with their counterparts from Delaware, New Jersey, and Nevada.
Although it may appear as a setback for the state, the successful launch of interstate poker will require some additional patience.
In Tuesday’s Michigan Gaming Control Board meeting, a somewhat clearer yet still somewhat uncertain timeline was presented.
Michigan needs to approve proposal to join MSIGA
On Tuesday, MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams pointed out that while Michigan was granted acceptance into the MSIGA by the other states, the state itself must still agree to the terms of the agreement.
Williams stated that they received a formal response on Wednesday evening, which invited them to join the agreement. Currently, they are reviewing the revised agreement to ensure its compliance with Michigan’s law. Contrary to some news reports claiming their participation, Williams clarified that they have not joined the agreement yet. They will wait for the Attorney General’s office to review all relevant documents and confirm that joining the agreement aligns with Michigan law. Williams expressed optimism that this review process will be completed soon.
The poker community in Michigan might have had different expectations, and the ambiguous timeline is likely disappointing for them.
One of the distinctions in laws between states is the requirement for the governor’s involvement in certain agreements. However, in Michigan, the agreement only necessitates the participation of the MGCB, represented by its executive director.
In contrast, Michigan only permits multi-state online gambling for poker, while other states extend the allowance to include various casino games such as blackjack.
Additional licensing requirements needed for interstate poker
Once the details of the agreement are approved by Michigan, the MGCB will still require additional approvals from licensees in order to operate multi-state platforms.
Williams stated that even if we do proceed with the agreement, the implementation of multi-state poker will not occur right away. He mentioned that licensees who wish to offer multi-state poker in Michigan will still need to provide further details and obtain additional approvals for various aspects, including internal controls, occupational licenses, and platforming game technology.
As mentioned earlier, World Series of Poker Michigan will need to make software updates in order to enable interstate play within the state.
Based on New Jersey’s experience, it took approximately six months from acceptance into the compact to the launch of WSOP for interstate play.
History of interstate poker play
The concept of the interstate poker compact is straightforward: it enables players from various states to engage in competitive poker games with one another.
The initial MSIGA was signed in 2015 between Delaware and Nevada, allowing them to share online poker liquidity. Under this agreement, each state received the revenue generated from players within their own jurisdiction.
New Jersey joined the agreement and expanded the playing field in 2017, becoming the third state to do so.
After a span of five years, Michigan joined the agreement as the fourth state. Pennsylvania appears to be a suitable candidate too, given its affiliation with WSOP as an operator. However, there are still obstacles that need to be overcome in Pennsylvania.
Online poker was first legalized in Michigan in 2019, but it did not become operational until January 2021.
Michigan signed multi-state online poker compacts into legislation in late 2020.
The formal acceptance of Michigan into the MSIGA took place on April 6, 2024.
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