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Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act

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The Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act, passed by Michigan voters in 1996 as Proposal E and then expanded and signed into law as the Public Act 69 of 1997, allows non-Native American casino gaming in Michigan.[1][2] The proposal was approved by 51.51% of the voters on November 5, 1996.[3][4]

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Proposal E
Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 1,878,542 51.51%
No 1,768,156 48.49%
Valid votes 3,646,698 100.00%
Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00%
Total votes 3,646,698 100.00%
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The text of the proposal as passed by voters:

An act providing for the licensing and control of casino gambling operations, manufacturers and distributors of gaming devices and gaming employees; providing for the distribution of revenue for public education, public safety and economic development; authorizing limited casino operations within the State of Michigan; and vesting authority for the regulation of casino gaming in a gaming control board.[1]

Proposal E election results

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Proposal E[2][3][4]
ChoiceVotes%
For1,878,54251.51
Against1,768,15648.49
Total3,646,698100.00
Registered voters/turnout54.62
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