The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) released a statement Thursday saying it had not had any direct contact with World Wrestling Entertainment regarding the offering of legal sports wagering markets for its events.
The statement comes after the Colorado Department of Revenue told that it also hadn’t had any direct talks with WWE for such markets. The Colorado statement was in response to a report by CNBC that WWE was working with the accounting firm of Ernst & Young to potentially help create such markets in Colorado, Michigan, and possibly other states with legal wagering. (CNBC corrected its initial report after Colorado’s statement called its accuracy into question.)
Colorado Division of Gaming on CNBC report that they are considering allowing betting on WWE matches: “No fricking way.” (I'm paraphrasing.) https://t.co/STUxq2TwOK
— Jeff Edelstein (@jeffedelstein) March 9, 2023