Michigan Gaming Control Board says skill-labelled machines breach gambling rules
The Michigan Gaming Control Board said its investigations found that casino-style electronic gaming machines operating in bars and restaurants do not meet the state’s narrow redemption-game exception. The regulator said wins depend primarily on chance and operators or users may face enforcement; joint investigations with the state attorney general’s office led to 29 convictions for 27 felonies and 16 misdemeanours over the past five years.
The board’s position signals enforcement risk for businesses operating or supplying these machines in Michigan.