Michigan Governor Proposes Illinois-Style Per-Wager Tax for Sports Betting

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Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer has proposed a new tax on sports betting that would mirror the per‑wager approach used in Illinois. Under the plan, sportsbooks would pay a fee of $0.25 on each of the first 20 million online bets and $0.50 on every wager beyond that, with projected revenue of about $38.8 million slated for the state’s Medicaid Benefits Trust Fund. The proposal is part of Whitmer’s broader Fiscal Year 2027 budget and also includes higher online casino taxes and removal of promotional deductions. Industry stakeholders have expressed concern, noting similar measures in Illinois correlated with reduced betting volume.

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