Michigan Gaming Control Board launches expanded web site with new assets to help accountable gaming

DETROIT, March 17, 2026 — The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), creator of the statewide accountable gaming marketing campaign Don’t Regret the Bet, introduced the launch of its newly expanded web site throughout Problem Gambling Awareness Month. The up to date website options further instruments, instructional content material, and help assets to assist people make knowledgeable choices about playing.

The up to date web site builds upon the marketing campaign’s present platform with new pages devoted to recognizing the indicators of drawback playing, understanding threat elements, accessing confidential assist providers, and supporting family members who could also be struggling. The enhanced website additionally consists of streamlined navigation and improved cell accessibility to make sure guests can shortly discover the data they want.

Owned and operated by MGCB, Don’t Regret the Bet was created to boost consciousness about accountable gaming and supply clear, stigma-free entry to help. In Michigan alone, hundreds of residents search assist annually by calling the state’s drawback playing helpline, and elevated on-line playing entry has contributed to the rising demand for help providers and accountable gaming assets. The web site refresh displays the Board’s continued dedication to public training and participant safety as gaming choices increase throughout the state.

“Responsible gaming starts with awareness and access to reliable information,” stated Henry Williams, Executive Director of the Michigan Gaming Control Board. “By expanding our website, we are making it easier for Michiganders to understand the risks associated with gambling and to connect with help if they need it.”

New options of the expanded web site embody:

• Expanded instructional content material about accountable gaming practices
• Clear steerage on figuring out warning indicators of drawback playing
• Dedicated assets for family and friends members
• A brand new Youth Gambling Prevention part that includes research-based info for folks, educators, and neighborhood leaders
• Data highlighting that kids launched to “harmless betting” by age 12 are 4 occasions extra prone to interact in drawback playing later in life
• Prevention instruments and dialog guides to assist adults handle early publicity
• Direct hyperlinks to confidential help providers, together with the Michigan Problem Gambling Helpline
• Updated FAQs and prevention assets

The new youth-focused part underscores the significance of early consciousness. Research exhibits that early publicity to informal or “harmless” betting behaviors considerably will increase the danger of creating gambling-related issues later in life. For instance, in accordance with the Economic & Social Research Institute, research have discovered that people who gambled earlier than age 18 had been almost twice as prone to expertise drawback playing as adults. By offering mother and father and guardians with sensible instruments and clear info, the marketing campaign goals to scale back stigma and encourage early intervention.

The web site stays free to entry and obtainable to anybody in search of details about playing dangers and accountable play.

For extra info or to discover the up to date assets, go to DontRegretTheBet.org.  

About Don’t Regret the Bet
Don’t Regret the Bet is Michigan’s award-winning accountable gaming marketing campaign, designed to advertise knowledgeable decision-making and join people to help providers associated to playing. The marketing campaign gives instructional assets, prevention instruments, and confidential assist choices for Michigan residents.