Anatomy of a Veto. Internet Sports Betting.

Michigan’s outgoing Governor vetoed the Legislature’s a trio of gambling bills that also included internet gaming:

• authorized online gambling in Michigan through Detroit’s three casinos
• and via out-state tribal casinos

Highlights from the veto statement:

• Kudos for getting stakeholders too agree- but that’s not enough
• Not enough Data to know if the revenue will be there
• Too many budget concerns
• This coud take revenue from the lottery which funds public education
• Cannot justify more gambling, if there is also a concern about lost revenue for public education

Veto Statement MI Governor Snyder HB 4726, 4727, 4728 (MI | 2018)

Crain’s Detroit Business | Snyder vetoes online gambling, fantasy sports betting bills