500+ Formerly Disassociated Gamblers Allowed Back In Detroit Casinos

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Since the implementation of a new law that permits the lifting of a lifelong prohibition from Detroit casinos, over 500 individuals have chosen to remove their names from the Michigan Disassociated Persons List.

A total of 545 individuals have utilized the new law, supported by a responsible gambling advocacy group in Michigan, as of May 31.

Applicants who have been on the list for a minimum of five years are eligible to be removed from the list, as stipulated by the law passed in October 2020.

In accordance with Michigan law, the Disassociated Persons List was created in 2000, following its establishment in 1996. As of June 1st of the current year, the MGCB has included a total of 4,885 individuals on this list.

More than 1 in 10 on banned list have since come off

At Tuesday’s regular board meeting, Henry Williams, the newly appointed executive director of the Michigan Gaming Control Board, revealed the statistics. This marked his first gathering in his new role.

As of the end of May, Williams reported that 625 applications had requested to be removed from the list.

According to Williams, five out of the 545 individuals who were removed from the list have requested to be added back.

According to Williams, 28 out of the 625 applications were rejected due to either ineligibility or failure to respond to the omission letters sent to the applicants.

The applications that remain are currently being reviewed.

Currently, 11.2% of individuals listed have utilized the new law to eliminate their lifelong prohibition.

In addition, the May earnings of Detroit casinos were disclosed on Tuesday, revealing a revenue of $109.7 million. This indicates a decrease of 12.8% compared to May 2019 when the pandemic restrictions had not yet been implemented in 2020. It is worth noting that the Detroit casinos were closed during May of that year.

Responsible gambling advocate: Lifetime ban too much of a deterrent to join

The new law has received support from Michael Burke, the executive director of the Michigan Association on Problem Gambling.

Burke stated during the announcement of the law that the board’s majority believed the lifetime ban on the Disassociated Persons List in Michigan might discourage potential gamblers who could be more inclined to participate if given shorter self-exclusion options like a two- or five-year ban.

If an individual from the list enters a Detroit casino, they will be considered guilty of criminal trespassing. The punishment for this offense includes imprisonment for a maximum of one year, a fine not exceeding $1,000, or both.

To initiate the application process for joining the Michigan Disassociated Persons List, dial 1-888-223-3044.

Michigan also has Responsible Gambling Database for online play

The Responsible Gambling Database and the Disassociated Persons List are two distinct entities in Michigan’s online gambling sector, serving separate purposes.

Residents of Michigan have the option to voluntarily exclude themselves from online gambling accounts for a duration of one or five years. Additionally, gambling operators provide their own tools for self-exclusion.

Henry Williams, the newly appointed director of the MGCB, sheds more light on his strategy to tackle the issue of problem gambling.

According to MGCB spokesperson Mary Kay Bean, as of Tuesday, only 12 residents have submitted applications for the Responsible Gambling Database. Out of these applicants, nine are already registered on the state’s database for internet sports betting and internet gaming. Additionally, three applications were found to have incomplete information.

If you need assistance with problem gambling in Michigan, please dial 1-800-270-7117 to contact the Michigan Problem Gambling Hotline.

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