MGCB rejects recent claims regarding skill games
Allegations have been made in relation to the rising presence of casino-style electronic games in Michigan.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has refuted accusations of inadequate efforts to protect citizens from the increasing number of casino-style electronic games making their way into the state.
Identified as ‘skill games,’ the MGCB claims suppliers of these casino-style electronic games often falsely reaffirm that there is an element of skill involved with earning winnings from the games – claiming the games qualify as ‘redemption games.’ This contention allows suppliers to circumvent the current law – MCL 750.310.
However, recurring investigations by the state and the MGCB have confirmed that these games do not comply with the requirements outlined as part of law MCL 750.350. The reason for this pertains to the fact that the operational manner of these casino-style electronic ‘redemption games’ machines is indistinguishable from that of a regular slot machine.
Further, the MGCB also confirms that there has, indeed, been an exponential increase in the presence of electronic gaming machines in bars and restaurants across the state. Despite this, it reiterates that it is working closely with state authorities, including the Michigan Attorney General’s Office, to combat the increasing presence of these games in the state.
Details of these ongoing investigations have also been released, confirming the seizure of 436 illegal machines, $176,001.69 in cash, alongside 29 citizens being convicted of 27 felonies and 16 misdemeanours – over the past five years.
MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams said, “As the regulatory authority overseeing the three Detroit commercial casinos and online gaming in Michigan, the MGCB is committed to upholding the integrity of the state’s gambling regulations and ensuring a fair and responsible gaming environment for all citizens.
“It is essential to clarify that these casino-style electronic gaming machines are not exempt from Michigan’s penal code, and individuals operating or utilizing them are subject to enforcement actions by the state.”
After doubling its contribution to the Compulsive Gambling Prevention Fund last month, the MGCB also reached a settlement in the Flint forfeiture case in early July.
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