The Michigan House of Representatives reportedly passed a series of measures on Wednesday that could eventually lead to the state becoming the latest to legalize a full range of sportsbetting, fantasy sports and online gambling activities.
According to a report from the Detroit Free Press newspaper, the proposed legislation dealing with sportsbetting, which is known as House Bill 4916, was passed by the 110-member body via a vote of 63 to 45 and is to now set to join its compatriots in facing similar consideration before the Michigan State Senate. Should it subsequently be ratified and signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer (pictured), the measure would purportedly institute an 8.75% tax on all net sports wagering revenues while additionally levying a 3.25% duty on all such …