2020 Senate Bill 991 / Public Act 327

Let casinos do multijurisdictional internet poker

Introduced in the Senate

June 25, 2020

Introduced by Sen. Curtis Hertel (D-23)

To authorize the Michigan gaming control board “to enter into agreements with other jurisdictions, including Indian tribes, to facilitate, administer, and regulate multijurisdictional internet gaming for poker by internet gaming operators,” meaning Michigan’s Indian and Detroit casinos.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Sept. 24, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 1, 2020

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 1, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Dec. 1, 2020

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

Dec. 2, 2020

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 17, 2020

Passed in the House 85 to 16 (details)

To authorize the Michigan gaming control board “to enter into agreements with other jurisdictions, including Indian tribes, to facilitate, administer, and regulate multijurisdictional internet gaming for poker by internet gaming operators,” meaning Michigan’s Indian and Detroit casinos.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 29, 2020