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GAMING > MICHIGAN GAMING CONTROL AND REVENUE ACT (432.201 - 432.226)
Short Summary
The Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act governs gaming activities in the state of Michigan. It establishes regulations and requirements for licensing, development agreements, financial interests, and conduct of gambling games. The act applies to all persons who are licensed or otherwise participate in gaming under this act, including casino licensees, employees, agents, contractors, and individuals involved in gaming operations. However, there are exemptions for certain entities, such as the pari-mutuel system of wagering, lottery games, bingo or millionaire parties, gambling on Native American land, recreational card playing, bowling, redemption games, and occasional promotional activities. The act does not specify specific penalties for non-compliance or violation of its provisions.
Whom does it apply to?
The act applies to all persons who are licensed or otherwise participate in gaming under this act, including casino licensees, employees, agents, contractors, and individuals involved in gaming operations.
What does it govern?
The Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act governs gaming activities in the state of Michigan, including the conduct of gambling games, licensing requirements, reporting obligations, and the powers and jurisdiction of the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
What are exemptions?
The act does not apply to certain entities with minimal direct interest in the applicant and no involvement in the casino, such as the pari-mutuel system of wagering, lottery games authorized under the McCauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act, bingo or millionaire parties authorized under the Traxler-McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo act, gambling on Native American land and land held in trust by the United States for a federally recognized Indian tribe, recreational card playing, bowling, redemption games, and occasional promotional activities under the Michigan penal code.
What are the Penalties?
The act does not specify specific penalties for non-compliance or violation of its provisions.
Jurisdiction
Michigan