SB 0511
Gaming: other; certain social wagering; allow. Amends sec. 301 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.301).
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Bill overview
This bill modifies Michigan’s penal code to allow for certain forms of social wagering. Specifically, it creates an exception to the existing law that prohibits taking or receiving money for the outcome of a race, contest, or game. The bill outlines specific conditions that must be met for social wagering to be legal, including limitations on the number of participants, wager amounts, and the circumstances under which the wagering occurs. It aims to permit informal, social betting activities while maintaining safeguards against broader gambling operations.
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Joseph N. Bellino Jr.
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