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Michiganders gambled more than $89 million online in February

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MICHIGAN — Michiganders could not resist the draw of online gambling, racking up more than $89 million in gaming and bets in February.

The vast majority, $79.7 million, came from online games while online sports betting had $9.5 million come in during the month.

The first full month of online gambling resulted in some big tax numbers for the state, with more than $14 million in taxes going towards the state's fund. More than $4 million in taxes from the 3 casinos in Detroit is going to the Motor City.

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