Michigan Gaming Control Board Shuts Down 14 Illegal Gambling Operations

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Last year, a total of 14 illegal gambling operations were shut down by the Michigan Gaming Control Board and the Attorney General’s office.

The MGCB is currently implementing legal sports betting in the state while actively clamping down on illicit gambling activities.

The majority of these illicit enterprises focused on promoting redemption games that were deemed legal, but the MGCB concluded that they were, in fact, video slot machines. These slot machines were classified as games of chance, rather than skill-based games.

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Statement by Michigan Gaming Control Board and AG

In a statement, Richard Kalm, the Executive Director of the Michigan Gaming Control Board, along with Dana Nessel, the Michigan Attorney General, addressed the issue.

Kalm emphasized that engaging in illegal gambling has dire consequences, including money laundering and various criminal activities that jeopardize the safety and security of communities in Michigan. On the other hand, legal gambling is carefully monitored and taxed, with the generated revenue being reinvested into the community, specifically for K-12 education funding. Contrarily, an illegal gambling operation does not contribute to the community’s welfare, but instead drains funds away from it.

Instead of confronting a 10-year felony charge, all 14 businesses chose to shut down their operations.

Nessel expressed the importance of gambling regulations and emphasized the need to hold accountable those who choose to disregard the law. She expressed gratitude towards the Michigan Gaming Control Board for collaborating in bringing an end to these unlawful activities.

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Locations

The following operations were shut down.

Grand Rapids is home to the Nudgemaster Café.

In Imlay City, there is a gaming lounge called Fortunes Skilled Gaming Lounge.

The internet café located in Lapeer is called Atlantis.

The café located in Lapeer is called Jackpot Island.

The Burton Redemption Center is located in Burton.

The café located in Davison is called Monte Carlo Café.

The haven of Jewlz resides in Richmond.

Sterling Heights Spinners.

In Washington Township, you can find Lucky’s Skill Game Café.

Pontiac’s Internet Café.

Waterford is where Lucky’s is located.

Waterford’s Bingo City.

The Waterford Redemption Center is located in Waterford.

The internet café located in Ypsilanti is known as Stoney Creek.

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