Sports bettors were able to place wagers in person at some casinos beginning this past spring. Gretchen Whitmer legalized internet gambling and wagering on sports. The expected move will come nearly a year after the Legislature and Gov. The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, which has 10 legislators, will effectively bless the new regulations at a meeting Tuesday, said the chairman, Republican Sen. (AP) - Michigan casinos could launch online sports betting and gambling games in December once state lawmakers waive the remaining time they have to review proposed licensing rules.