Michigan Casino
Patron-Detroit Casino Dispute Information
(a) The name, address, and telephone number of the patron. (b) A summary of the nature of the patron complaint, including the date and time on which the incident leading to the dispute occurred. (c) A list of the names, if known, of any occupational licensees that were involved in, or a witness to, the incident that led to the patron dispute. (d) The name, address, and telephone number, if known, of any witnesses to the incident that led to the patron dispute. (e) A summary of the casino licensee's attempt to resolve the patron dispute. (f) Other information deemed necessary by the executive director or the Board. A patron shall submit the complaint within 21 business days of the incident that led to the patron dispute. The patron shall provide a copy of the complaint to the casino licensee at the same time that the patron submits the complaint to the Board. A casino licensee shall respond in writing to a patron within 14 business days of receiving a copy of the patron's complaint. ... [Read More]
Problem Gambling
• Gambling is no way to make money, unless you're a casino ... Nearly 60 percent of Michigan men interviewed have gambled in a casino. Office pools, card games, ... ... [Read More]
The Michigan Gaming Control Board
In November 1996, Michigan voters approved Proposal E, effectively authorizing three licensed casinos to be built in Detroit. Proposal E was later substantially improved and strengthened, then signed into law as the Michigan Gaming Control & Revenue Act , as amended (Public Act 69 of 1997; MCL 432.201). ... [Read More]
Michigan Tribal Communities with Casinos
Kewadin Shores Casino, St. Ignace (906-643-7071) Kewadin Slots, Christmas (906-387-5475) Kewadin Slots, Hessel (906-484-2903) Kewadin Slots, Manistique (906-341-551) Kewadin Vegas Casino, Sault Ste. Marie (906-632-0530) ... Native American Casinos ... Patron-Tribal Casino Dispute Information ... [Read More]
Patron-Tribal Casino Dispute Information
Mr. John Peterson, Regional Director National Indian Gaming Commission Regional Office 190 East 5th Street, Suite 170 St. Paul, MN 55101 * The State of Michigan cannot become involved with the resolution of specific patron-tribal casino disputes. The State of Michigan cannot represent the interests of either the patron or the tribal gaming casino. The patron should first attempt to resolve disputes with the tribal government which owns the particular casino. If you have any questions concerning the filing of a patron complaint you may contact the Michigan Gaming Control Board Indian Gaming Section at (517) 241- 0040 . ... [Read More]
FAQ
Are lottery/casino/gambling winnings taxable? Can I subtract my gambling losses? Do winnings have to be included in household income? If so, on what line? ... I am a resident of a reciprocal state. How do I or must I report the gambling winnings that I won at a Michigan casino or horse race track? ... [Read More]
Vendor Exemptions
After a supplier and a casino licensee reach an agreement to conduct business, the casino licensee will assist the supplier in completing the required forms for the MGCB (each casino licensee has its own particular process for completing the form). See the Forms Section on this website to view a sample representation of the MGCB's Vendor Exemption Application Form and the Vendor Exemption Application Short Form. These forms cannot be downloaded from this website. ... [Read More]
Financial Reports
Public Act 306 of 2004 went into effect September 1. This new tax law amends PA 69, the Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act and increases the wagering taxes paid by the three Detroit casinos from 18 percent to 24 percent. The wagering tax rate paid to the State of Michigan by the Detroit casinos went from 8.1% to 12.1%. The 6% is divided between the State of Michigan and the City of Detroit (two thirds of the tax (4%) is paid to the State and one third (2%) to the City of Detroit. ... [Read More]
Casino Disclosure
• The Registered Casino Interest Searchable Database allows you to search for registrants required by law to file a registration under the Casino Registration Act. ... The Casino Registration Act (PA 69 of 1997) provides for the licensing and control of casino gaming operations, manufacturers and distributors of gaming devices and gaming employees. ... Casino Disclosure ... [Read More]
MGCB
The MGCB is committed to providing help for those who are unable to find a healthy balance between their personal lives and their desire to participate in casino gaming. Of the $25 million State Services Fee assessed to the three Detroit casinos each year, $2 million is deposited into a Compulsive Gaming Prevention Fund, along with other financial contributions from the Michigan Lottery Bureau and Office of Racing Commissioner. In accordance with Michigan law (Public Act 70 of 1997), the Michigan Department of Community Health determines how this Fund may be used. ... [Read More]
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