Michigan Online Blackjack
Online blackjack has been legal in Michigan since January 2021, when the first state-licensed online casinos launched under the Lawful Internet Gaming Act. Every legal site is licensed by the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) and partnered with one of Michigan’s commercial or tribal casinos. Below are all 15 licensed online casinos, the rules you need to know, and how to check that a site is legal before you deposit.
Is Online Blackjack Legal in Michigan?
Yes. Real money online blackjack is legal in Michigan as long as you play at a site licensed by the MGCB. To play, you must:
- Be at least 21. Licensed sites verify your age and identity before you can open an account.
- Be in Michigan when you play. Sites use geolocation to check that you are inside the state. You don’t have to live in Michigan, but you do have to be there.
- Use a licensed site. Offshore casinos that accept Michigan players are not licensed, and the MGCB regularly orders them to stop. If something goes wrong at an unlicensed site, you have no regulator to turn to.
Licensed Michigan Online Casinos
These are the online casinos the MGCB lists as authorized, with the Michigan casino or tribe each one operates through. All of them offer online blackjack, and most also offer live dealer tables.
| Online casino | Licensed through |
|---|---|
| bet365 Casino | Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians |
| BetMGM Casino | MGM Grand Detroit |
| BetPARX Casino (PlayGunLake) | Gun Lake Tribe |
| BetRivers Casino | Little River Band of Ottawa Indians |
| Caesars Palace Online Casino | Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians |
| Horseshoe Online Casino | Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians |
| DraftKings Casino | Bay Mills Indian Community |
| Fanatics Casino | Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians |
| FanDuel Casino | MotorCity Casino |
| FireKeepers Online Casino | Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi |
| Four Winds Online Casino | Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians |
| Golden Nugget Online Casino | Keweenaw Bay Indian Community |
| Hard Rock Bet Casino | Hannahville Indian Community |
| Hollywood Casino (theScore Bet) | Hollywood Casino at Greektown |
| PlayEagle | Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan |
Checked against the MGCB’s list of authorized platforms on 22 October 2026. Operators come and go, so confirm on the MGCB website before you sign up.
How to Check a Site Is Licensed
The MGCB publishes the official list of authorized online casino and sports betting platforms on its website, michigan.gov/mgcb. If a site isn’t on that list, it isn’t legal in Michigan, however professional it looks. Signs of an unlicensed site include no age or ID check when you sign up, no geolocation check, and crypto-only deposits. You can report a suspected illegal gambling site to the MGCB on 1-888-314-2682 or at [email protected].
What to Look For in Michigan Blackjack Games
Licensed sites offer several blackjack versions, and their rules differ. Before you play a table, check:
- The blackjack payout. Pick tables that pay 3:2. A 6:5 payout adds about 1.4% to the house edge.
- Whether the dealer hits or stands on soft 17. Standing on soft 17 is better for you.
- The number of decks and whether you can double after splitting.
- Live or digital. Live dealer tables are dealt by a real dealer on camera; digital games are dealt by a random number generator. See our live dealer guide.
Whatever you play, use basic strategy. It’s the single biggest thing you can do to lower the house edge, and you can practise it first with our free blackjack game.
Responsible Gambling in Michigan
Licensed Michigan casinos must offer deposit limits, time limits and self-exclusion. If gambling stops being fun:
- Call or text for help: 1-800-GAMBLER (call), text 800GAM, or chat at 1800gamblerchat.org, 24 hours a day.
- Exclude yourself: the MGCB’s Responsible Gaming Database lets you exclude yourself from every licensed Michigan online casino and sportsbook for one or five years. Contact the MGCB Responsible Gaming Section on 888-223-3044.
