LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – On Wednesday, June 28, the Michigan Legislature reached an agreement on the state’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget, which includes $50.7 million earmarked for the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB).
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“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 said. “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.”
Allocated funding includes:
- $3 million of ongoing, annual funding to support the “Don’t Regret the Bet” responsible gaming messaging campaign;
- $2.2 million and 16 staff positions to support new gaming programs;
- $2 million to create an accounts receivable system; and
- $63,000 to compensate MGCB board members, who currently serve on an unpaid volunteer basis, for attending board meetings.
Funding allocations are expected to take effect on October 1, the first day of Michigan’s 2024 fiscal year.
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