On June 28, the Michigan Legislature reached an settlement on the state’s Fiscal Year 2024 price range, which incorporates $50.7 million earmarked for the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB).
As a part of the settlement, an allotted $3 million of ongoing, annual funding will assist the continuation of the MGCB’s “Don’t Regret the Bet” accountable gaming messaging marketing campaign, which launched earlier this 12 months and gives suggestions and knowledge to Michigan residents.
“A well-funded gaming control agency is crucial for ensuring fair and honest gaming in the State of Michigan, preventing fraud and illegal activities, and addressing problem gambling,” MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams stated.
Michigan is one in all only a handful of states within the nation with on-line sports activities betting, on-line on line casino playing, and on-line poker. The are additionally industrial casinos in Detroit and tribal casinos situated across the state.
“I sincerely appreciate the support from Governor Whitmer and the Legislature of a budget that will help the MGCB continue its responsible gaming messaging campaign, support our state’s growing gaming economy, and allow us to grow our team and make investments into efficient systems that help strengthen our mission and integrity while supporting those we serve,” Williams added.
Additional allotted funding the MGCB will obtain as a part of the FY2024 price range contains $2.2 million and 16 “full-time equivalent” employees positions to assist “new gaming programs.”
Furthermore, $2 million in one-time funding was earmarked to create an accounts receivable system that’s built-in with an present inner company database and the state’s monetary system.
MGCB board members may even begin getting paid. A complete of $63,000 is earmarked to start compensating MGCB board members, who at present serve on an unpaid volunteer foundation, for attending board conferences.
The bipartisan price range settlement was despatched to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s desk for her consideration and signing into legislation.
