MGCB Public Meeting Agenda Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Michigan Gaming Control Board (“MGCB”) has released its public agenda for the January 13, 2026 public meeting.
The meeting will take place in the Cadillac Place located at 3062 W. Grand Blvd., Suite L-700, Detroit, MI 48202, on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST. The meeting will also be available via zoom at: https://zoom.us/j/9151841557.
To join vis telephone, use the information below:
USA 646-931-3860
Webinar ID: 915 1841 5571
Key agenda items include:
- Occupational Licensing: Review and approval of Level 1 and Level 2 occupational license applications.
- Supplier Licensing: Consideration of new supplier license applications for Dynamic Gaming Solutions, LLC; IMG Arena US, LLC d/b/a IMG Arena; and Queen Playing Card, Inc., along with supplier license renewal requests for Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.; Continent 8 LLC; Data Financial, Incorporated; Micro Wise, Inc.; Shield Security Consultants and Protection Services LLC; and Surveillance Systems Integration, Inc.
- New Key Persons: Evaluation of new key person approvals for several supplier licensees, including Continent 8, Neogames Solutions, Oryx Gaming International, Pariplay USA LTD, Push Gaming Product Limited, Spin Games LLC, White Hat Gaming Inc., and White Hat Studios Limited.
- Transfers of Interest: Review of transfer of interest requests involving Surveillance Systems Integration, Inc., White Hat Gaming Inc., and White Hat Studios Limited.
- Proposal for Decision: Consideration of an occupational license matter involving Tamira Davis.
To participate in public comment during the meeting, during which attendees are welcome to ask questions and voice comments, submit a Public Sign In Sheet Form to MGCBweb@michigan.gov by 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
The full agenda for the upcoming meeting is available here. For additional meeting details, please refer to “Board Meeting Schedule and Agendas.”
IRS Raises Slot Jackpot Reporting Threshold Beginning in 2026
The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) announced an increase to the federal reporting threshold for slot machine jackpots, effective for the 2025 tax year and beyond.
Beginning January 2026, casino winnings from slot games will be subject to federal reporting starting at $2,000, an increase from the long standing $1,200 threshold that had been in place for nearly five decades. The IRS also confirmed that, for years after 2025, the reporting threshold will be adjusted annually to account for inflation.
While the federal threshold has increased, states must separately update their own tax reporting requirements, and the timing of those changes remains unclear. Casino players should continue to expect that applicable state taxes may still apply to gambling winnings.
The IRS also confirmed that the current limitation allowing only 90 percent of gambling losses to be deducted remains in effect, meaning some taxpayers may still owe taxes even if their overall gambling activity results in a net loss.
Gun Lake Casino Resort Provides $7.9 Million in Revenue Sharing
Gun Lake Casino Resort and the Gun Lake Tribe provided $7.9 million in revenue sharing payments to the state of Michigan and local organizations, as announced in December.
The payments were made pursuant to the tribe’s gaming revenue sharing agreement with the state. Of the total amount, $3.1 million was allocated to the state of Michigan and $4.8 million was distributed to a local revenue sharing board that supports surrounding communities.
Revenue sharing funds have historically supported local governments, educational entities, and other public organizations in areas near the casino. According to the tribe, these payments have been made consistently since the casino opened in 2011 and reflect ongoing contributions tied to the casino’s operations and expansion.
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