"We’ve taken another step toward the launch of online gaming by beginning the licensing process," announced Richard S. Kalm, executive director of the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
The regulatory body has started accepting online gaming supplier licensing forms, which can be found together with related information in a new website section, Internet Gaming, and Fantasy Contests.
"The MGCB encourages suppliers to file applications soon so we can conduct investigations and issue provisional licenses, which are allowed under state law," Kalm explained.
The board can issue provisional licenses for all suppliers other than platform providers, but platform providers can still complete applications and be ready for licensing when the rules are finalized, WXYZ reports.
"We continue to make progress on rule promulgation for internet gaming and online sports betting," Kalm concluded. "While we expect to launch these forms of betting by early 2021, we hope it can happen sooner."