Michigan regulator to receive state funds for responsible gaming campaign
The funding will support the continuation of the MGCB’s “Don’t Regret the Bet” campaign.
US.- The Michigan Legislature has reached an agreement on the state’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget, which includes $50.7m earmarked for the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). An allocated $3m of ongoing, annual funding will support the continuation of the MGCB’s “Don’t Regret the Bet” responsible gaming messaging campaign, which launched earlier this year.
MGCB executive director Henry Williams said: “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.
“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.”
Additional allocated funding for the MGCB as part of the 2024 budget includes:
- $2.2m and 16 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff positions to support new gaming programs.
- $2m in one-time funding to create an accounts receivable system that is integrated with an existing internal agency database and the state’s financial system, SIGMA.
- $63,000 to begin compensating MGCB board members, who currently serve on an unpaid volunteer basis, for attending board meetings.
The bipartisan budget agreement has been sent to governor Gretchen Whitmer’s desk for her consideration and signing into law. Funding allocations are expected to take effect from October 1, the start of the state budget calendar year.
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