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Gambling harm claims in Michigan

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Filing deadline3 years personal injury; 6 years consumer protectionMCL § 600.5805(2)

Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.

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01 · Your filing deadline

What is the deadline in Michigan?

Michigan: 3 years for personal injury (MCL § 600.5805(2)); 6 years for consumer fraud under the Michigan Consumer Protection Act (MCL § 445.911). Michigan has no general discovery rule (MCL 600.5827). A lawyer can confirm yours.

3 years personal injury; 6 years consumer protection

Source: MCL § 600.5805(2)

Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.

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02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

Michigan legalized online sports betting in January 2021 through the Lawful Internet Gaming Act (PA 152 of 2019), and the market has grown rapidly. The Michigan Gaming Control Board oversees 15 licensed operators. Michigan's consumer protection laws and its emerging individual lawsuits — including a December 2025 filing in the Eastern District — make it an active jurisdiction for gambling addiction litigation targeting predatory platform design.

Michigan sports betting is regulated by the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) under the Lawful Internet Gaming Act. Cases are filed in the Eastern District of Michigan (Detroit) or Western District (Grand Rapids). The Michigan Consumer Protection Act (MCPA) provides a private right of action with potential statutory damages. Michigan's proximity to major sports markets (Detroit Lions, Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings) and the integration of sportsbook promotions with professional sports partnerships create a particularly aggressive marketing environment that plaintiffs cite as contributing to addiction.

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Gambling harm overview. This page covers the local information available for Michigan.

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Sources

  1. MCL § 600.5805(2)