Michigan Online Poker Bill Passes Committee, Opposition Could be Resolved "Over the Summer"
Key Takeaways
  • Senate Bill 890 was passed by an 8-1 margin, but the measure still faces significant hurdles.
  • Prior to the vote, bill sponsor State Senator Mike Kowall introduced changes to the proposed legislation.
  • Why some of the attendees were negative or neutral on the bill was not disclosed.

Online poker legislation passed through the Senate Regulatory Reform Committee on Wednesday, but further progress is not expected any time soon.