MGCB Launches Illegal Gambling Awareness Week to Protect Michigan Residents

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has joined the inaugural Illegal Gambling Awareness Week to support international efforts to protect consumers from illegal gambling. The latest initiative comes from the International Association of Gaming Regulators and is meant to protect consumers.

To help consumers verify if a gambling website is regulated in their jurisdiction, the MGCB has introduced the CheckBeforeYouPlay.org website. This tool allows users to quickly search an operator URL and see if it’s regulated based on their location.

MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams emphasized the dangers of illegal gambling operators, stating that they lack verification processes for age and identity, and there is no regulator to turn to if issues arise. Williams also highlighted that Michigan has built a legal market with real consumer protections and wants every resident to know how to find it.