MGCB executes search warrant at Muskegon bar in unlawful playing investigation

DETROIT, Aug. 19, 2026 — The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), in cooperation with the Michigan Attorney General’s Office and Muskegon Police Department, not too long ago executed a search warrant at DJ’s Pub, situated at 2064 Henry St. in Muskegon, as a part of an ongoing investigation into suspected unlawful playing exercise.

Investigators seized three suspected unlawful slot-style gaming machines, $1,200 in present playing cards used to pay out playing winnings to patrons, $3,874 in suspected playing proceeds, and associated data from the enterprise. No arrests have been made presently, and the investigation stays energetic.

The investigation started after the MGCB acquired a tip in January alleging that DJ’s Pub was working unlicensed gaming machines and paying out winnings in money and present playing cards. Investigators say they noticed the machines in operation throughout a number of visits to the institution over the next months.

DJ’s Pub, operated by Star 8, Inc., was beforehand the topic of a 2021 enforcement motion by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, which discovered violations of the Michigan Liquor Control Code associated to unlawful playing on the premises.

“Illegal gambling machines operate with no oversight, no consumer protections, and no accountability,” MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams stated. “When we receive credible information that a business is running unlicensed gaming devices, we act on it. This search warrant reflects our continued commitment to enforcing Michigan’s gaming laws and holding accountable those who choose to operate outside them.”

Illegal playing machines function exterior the regulatory and shopper protections required of licensed gaming in Michigan. The MGCB urges anybody with details about suspected unlawful playing exercise to report it by calling the 24-hour tipline at 1-888-314-2682, or by sending a message (not nameless) to [email protected]. Citizens who want to ship an electronic mail however choose to stay nameless can point out this request within the physique of the e-mail. Written suggestions can be submitted anonymously to the MGCB utilizing the net kind discovered underneath the report unlawful or suspicious playing exercise hyperlink within the Illegal Gambling Resources part of the company’s web site at Michigan.gov/MGCB.

This matter stays underneath investigation. As with any investigation, all people are presumed harmless until and till confirmed responsible.

Gambling in any kind is for leisure functions solely. If you or somebody you already know could have a playing drawback, name 1-800-GAMBLER, chat online, or go to 800gambler.org. Help is out there 24/7, free and confidential. Michigan residents may also go to the MGCB’s Responsible Gaming web page for data on self-exclusion packages, together with the Disassociated Persons List and the Internet Gaming and Sports Betting Responsible Gaming Database. Through a partnership with Gamban, Michigan residents can declare a free license for Gamban’s playing blocking software program — go to Michigan.gov/MGCB to study extra. Additional accountable gaming instruments can be found at DontRegretTheBet.org. The Michigan Gaming Control Board shall make sure the conduct of truthful and sincere gaming to guard the pursuits of Michigan residents. Learn extra at Michigan.gov/MGCB.