UPDATES REGARDING CHARITABLE GAMING DURING COVID-19 CRISIS

All Millionaire Parties and bingo halls continue to be suspended and closed until May 15th or by further Executive Order, under the current "Stay Home, Stay Safe" Executive Order 2020-59.

In addition, on April 28, 2020, Richard Kalm, Executive Director of the Michigan Gaming Control Board signed a Directive Extending Cancellation of Millionaire Parties.
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While we are supportive of actions to protect public health, we also want to gather information on how this action impacts our charities and the communities they serve - please contact MiCGA at info@micga.org if your charity or location is impacted by this.
In the meantime, please continue to stay safe & healthy!

What can our Michigan charities do to protect charitable gaming?

1) Contact MiCGA to let us know about any issues you may have with the Michigan Gaming Control Board regarding licensing, audits, etc.;
2) Continue to follow MiCGA on Facebook and check our website regularly for updated information;
3) Not a member or your membership has lapsed? Please contact us about signing up or renewing or visit our website for more information;
4) Consider a contribution to MiCGA. MiCGA is the voice for Michigan charities on all aspects related to charitable gaming, and it is only through your membership and generous contributions that we are able to continue advocating, educating, and training;
5) Contact your MI Representative and MI Senator - the 2018 election has brought in a number of new legislators. This means that MiCGA will be relying on our charity members to assist us with educating the new legislators, many of whom may not understand how important charitable gaming is to their communities that they serve. Contact your new or returning legislator to let them know that you are expecting their support on re-introduced charitable gaming legislation.

​Thank you again for your continued support - we are hopeful that 2019 will finally bring the long-overdue changes to charitable gaming that Michigan charities deserve.

- MiCGA
Changes to the Traxler-McCauley Bingo Act signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Dec. 20, 2019
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                        Our Purpose
​MiCGA's purpose is to maintain the long-term stability of charitable fundraising in Michigan through legislation, collaboration, and education. We also strive to improve and streamline conditions for charities and other organizations engaged in this type of charitable fundraising.

MiCGA serves as a spokesperson for its members at the local, state, and federal level, and provides the membership with information on regulatory and legislative matters. We collaborate with legislators, the Charitable Gaming Division of the Michigan Lottery, and the Michigan Gaming Control Board on legislation that impacts charitable gaming activities.

MiCGA educates the public and non-profit organizations engaged in charitable fundraising, helps charities better understand the qualification, application and licensing processes, and assists charities and room operators with mitigating issues that may arise.

Charitable Gaming in Michigan
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​Charities in Michigan earn millions annually through charitable gaming fundraisers. This money is used to further their charitable mission, resulting in a wide variety of much needed services being provided to countless individuals.

Despite this, there are numerous organizations and individuals who are opposed to charities conducting these types of fundraisers. Reasons for this opposition vary. Some are opposed to gaming for moral and philosophical reasons, others are for-profit organizations competing for the gaming revenue.

This opposition is powerful, well connected and well funded. Opposition has been growing as more charities are making use of this opportunity.

Charities need to work together to counter this opposition. The Michigan Charitable Gaming Association represents the interests of charities and the services they provide. Become a member to add your organization's voice to our work.

Our Mission

​MiCGA's mission is to advocate for and educate our members, legislators, and the general public on matters related to charitable gaming, so as to preserve the positive impact charitable gaming has on our communities.

Who We Are

​MiCGA is comprised of member charities and room operators from around the State of Michigan.

The Board of Directors consists solely of representatives from charities.

Members of the board have diverse legislative and business backgrounds, ensuring effectiveness in developing strategy and in negotiations with legislators and regulators.

Become a Member

Charities and room operators qualified or licensed by the State of Michigan are eligible for membership in MiCGA.

Member benefits include:

A unified voice at the local, state and federal levels of government working to preserve the viability of gaming fundraising in the State of Michigan.

Information on changes to statutes and regulations that affect the charitable gaming industry.

Monthly e-newsletter of activities and developments.

Education and information regarding compliance with charitable gaming laws and regulations.