Illegal gambling machines on the rise in Michigan, attorney general says
These machines are styled after casino slot machines, with multiple wheels and symbols lsuchg as cherries, sevens and bars. They also have a pay table showing potential prizes. Players insert cash or credits and then spin the wheels, with some machines letting playesrs adjust a wheel to line up the symbols.
Despite claiming they are games of skill, these games rely on preset outcomes or random number generation—making them games of chance instead. Michigan law bans misleading claims on gambling machines, making these machines illegal.
A business operating these machines can face legal consequences under the Michigan Consumer Protection Act, such as criminal charges, civil penalties, and licensing risks. Under the MCPA, the attorney general can ask a court to strop these activities and fine violators up to $25,000 for repeat offenses.
Consumers may also be able to sue for money lost at illegal gaming centers. If you suspect illegal gambling, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) encourages you to report it.
You can do so through the following means:
Contacting the MGCB by leaving an anonymous tip at 1-888-314-2682 or emailing MIGambingTip@michigan.gov
Filing a complaint with the attorney general online at link.
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