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HB 6083

Gaming: other; redemption games allowed under penal code; revise. Amends secs. 303 & 310b of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.303 & 750.310b).

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Will Snyder

Michigan bill legalizes redemption arcade games by amending gambling statutes to permit ticket-redemption gaming activities statewide.

bill electronically reproduced 11/13/2024
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Bill Summary · HB 6083

Legislative bill overview

HB 6083 amends Michigan's penal code to allow "redemption games" under the state's gaming regulations. The bill modifies sections 303 and 310b of the 1931 Penal Code, which currently govern gaming and gambling activities. Redemption games typically refer to arcade-style games where players win tickets or points that can be exchanged for prizes.

Why is this important

This change would legalize a form of gaming currently prohibited or restricted under Michigan law, potentially affecting entertainment venues, arcades, and establishments offering these games. The modification could generate business opportunities and tax revenue while clarifying the legal status of a common form of entertainment found in arcades, bowling alleys, and similar venues.

Potential points of contention

  • Gambling vs. entertainment classification: Opponents may argue redemption games constitute illegal gambling or create pathways to problem gambling, while supporters contend they are skill-based entertainment with minimal gambling characteristics
  • Youth access and protection: Concerns about whether minors should have access to these games and whether redemption mechanics could encourage gambling habits in young people
  • Regulatory clarity and enforcement: Questions about how redemption games will be licensed, monitored, and distinguished from prohibited gaming machines, and whether current enforcement mechanisms are adequate

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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