The Michigan Department of Attorney General has issued a warning regarding a new wave of illegal gambling machines infiltrating the state. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has described the machines as “skill games,” which resemble casino slots.
Nessel is working with the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) to curb the latest threat of illegal gambling. The only legal forms of gambling in the Great Lakes State comes from the lottery, online casinos, online sports betting or visiting any one of the 26 casinos.
The illegal gambling market hurts Michigan residents. Nessel wants educate the public on the harms of these machines. She said in a statement:
“The gaming industry is strictly regulated to promote a safe and fair gambling environment. It’s crucial gamblers understand the risks associated with illegal gaming machines before using them.”
