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Michigan Gaming Control Board Rejects Recent Claims Regarding Skill Games

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  The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has refuted recent assertions questioning the legitimacy of its efforts to protect citizens by combating illegal gambling within the state, particularly in relation to the rise of casino-style electronic gaming machines that self-identify as “skill games.” In recent years, there has been a notable increase in the presence…

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MGCB Hosts College Sports Betting Panel Discussion on Rules, Regulations, and Compliance

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  The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) recently convened a panel discussion focused on college sports betting regulations and compliance measures. The June 3 informative session offered insights into the intricacies of governing college sports betting, emphasizing the importance of maintaining integrity within the industry. “The Michigan Gaming Control Board is dedicated to fostering a…

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MGCB Continues to Combat Casino-style Machines Used for Illegal Gambling

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  In a concerted effort to uphold the integrity of Michigan’s gaming industry and protect consumers from unregulated and illegal activities, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) continued to identify and remove casino-style gaming machines last year from businesses and dismantle illicit gambling operations. Michigan law broadly prohibits any kind of gambling unless specifically authorized…

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MGCB: Administrative Rules for Fantasy Contests Take Effect in Michigan

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  The Michigan Gaming Control Board’s proposed Administrative Rules for fantasy contests — which are required under the Fantasy Contests Consumer Protection Act and were submitted to the Michigan Legislature’s Joint Committee on Administrative Rules — took effect last week after they were filed with the Office of the Great Seal, part of the Bureau…

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MGCB Announces Successful Destruction of Illegal Gaming Machines

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  Michigan Gaming Control Board Executive Director Henry Williams has announced that numerous unlicensed illegal gaming machines were recently destroyed at the City Recycling Inc. junkyard located at 1943 Mack Avenue in Detroit. The machines had been seized by the Attorney General during various MGCB investigations into alleged illegal gambling activity. To ensure that the…

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Michigan Gaming Control Board joins gaming states coalition urging USDOJ to prioritize combating illegal, offshore sportsbooks and online casinos

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  The Michigan Gaming Control Board joined a coalition of seven gaming states’ regulators urging the U.S. Department of Justice to make combating illegal, offshore sportsbooks and online casinos a priority. In an April 28 letter, MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams and fellow state regulators asked Attorney General Merrick Garland to address the significant threats…

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