Michigan Charitable Gaming Addresses Amended Administrative Rules

On August 16, 2010 the Michigan Charitable Gaming Association contacted Commissioner Scott Bowen at the Bureau of State Lottery regarding R 432.21412(2).  This amended rule mandates that the persons assisting in the operation of a millionaire party shall be an employee or agent of a locadtion or a licensed supplier. The MiCGA requested the Bureau to repeal this mandate indicating that the financial consequences of this requirement will be devastating to many location owners, licensed suppliers and ultimately, to the charities being served.  If the Bureau is unable to repeal the provision, the MiCGA requested the Bureau to suspend enforcement of the "employee or agent provision" until February 1, 2011 or until HB5121, which adquately addresses this very issue, becomes law.  The letter emphasized that the agreements recently reached between Rep. Harold Haugh, sponsor of HB5121, the House Committee on Regulatory Affairs, the Bureau of Lottery and the Michigan Charitable Gaming Association with regard to the legislation were not part of the amended rules, and the agreed upon language of HB5121 includes provisions necessary to lessen the financial impact of shifting responsibility of the dealer to the location owners or suppliers. The letter can be found on the Members Only section of this website. If you have misplaced your login information, please contact kate@kordenbrocklaw.com to obtain it.

Charity Gaming A Valuable Fund Raising Option

 

In today's tough economy, it's harder than ever for non-profit organizations in Michigan to effectively address their financial and programmatic needs.  Innovative solutions are needed to allow charities to fill their budget gaps without sacrificing much-needed services. Charitable gaming offers a valuable solution for many non-profit organizations struggling to make ends meet. Venues across Michigan now offer opportunities for charities to provide fully licensed, regulated gaming opportunities on a limited basis.  Profits earned during these events help supplement non-profit budgets and make it possible for valuable programs and services to continue. Charities and games of chance have a long and intertwined history.  From the old days of the church raffle to today's state lottery benefiting public schools, the link between gaming and charitable donations is a solid and lasting one. It is both prudent and necessary for charities to evlove with the times to attract new dollars to sustain their ongoing activities. The gaming revenues raised by charities have been used to provide: Equipment, uniforms, and books for school age children Arts and culture Food, clothing and eyeglasses for the poor Medical care for uninsured and underinsured Ensuring children in foster care have safe and permanent homes Care for the elderly Money to house families of domestic violence Child advocacy groups School books for the blind Money to assist with the expenses associated with debilitating diseases Money to assist with addiction relief and recovery And much, much more!