Jacqueline Davis secured a unanimous 7-0 decision from the Michigan Supreme Court over $3 million in winnings that BetMGM refused to pay out. Davis says she earned the winnings over six days in 2021 playing an Irish-themed game called Luck o’ the Roulette. BetMGM suspended her account after she withdrew $100,000, claiming a game malfunction had caused her run of success.
Key Takeaways
- The Michigan Supreme Court has supported a woman’s claim for over $3 million in winnings at BetMGM
- The woman claimed she earned $3 million playing over six days in 2021, which BetMGM refused to pay out due to a game malfunction
- The Michigan Supreme Court ruled 7-0 in her favor
Two other courts ruled in favour of BetMGM, but the state’s highest court revived her lawsuit, finding that Michigan’s online gaming laws may have created new rights that should be tested in court.
Davis withdrew $100,000 in winnings from MGM Grand Detroit before BetMGM Casino shut down her account, leaving $3.1 million unavailable to her.
This ruling gives Davis her day in court and opens the door for other players whose wins have been voided.
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BetMGM announces significant revenue boost and updates FY guidance
As BetMGM faces renewed scrutiny over player win cancellation, the company has also announced a significant upgrade to its financial outlook for fiscal year 2025.
In a June 2025 update, the company reported that net revenue is expected to reach at least $2.6 billion, surpassing earlier projections. EBITDA is also forecast to exceed $100 million for the year, well above previous expectations of merely breaking even. According to the company, sports and iGaming wagering contributed to this strong overall performance.
This strong financial showing reflects the rapid growth of online gambling in the U.S. and the increasing market power of major operators like BetMGM. However, this raises concerns about betting operator accountability in the face of player disputes.
