Bill > HB5116

This bill modifies the existing law governing millionaire parties (a type of charitable gaming event) by making several key changes. The bill requires millionaire party licensees to ensure their events are conducted in compliance with regulations, including posting their license visibly, conducting gaming only in a pre-approved demarcated area with controlled access, and preventing individuals under 18 from entering the gaming area. For events serving alcohol, individuals between 18 and 21 must wear a mark indicating their age has been verified. The bill significantly increases the daily limit for exchanging imitation money or chips from $20,000 to $40,000, with a pro-rated limit of $160,000 (up from $80,000) for licensees who own the event location and use fewer than 4 gaming days. The bill also clarifies that the executive director has sole enforcement and supervision authority when the licensee conducts charity or numeral games alongside the millionaire party. These modifications appear aimed at providing more flexibility for charitable gaming events while maintaining age and control restrictions.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5116