Deidre A. Lambert-Bounds has been reappointed to the Michigan Gaming Control Board by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
“Board member Lambert-Bounds has consistently demonstrated exceptional commitment and insight in regulating Michigan’s gaming industry, and we are thrilled to have her continue as a vital part of our Board,” MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams said in a statement. “This reappointment is a testament to her unwavering dedication to upholding the highest standards of integrity and fairness.”
Reappointed for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2028, Lambert-Bounds of Troy is the president and co-owner of Ignite Social Media and chief operating officer and co-owner of its sister company, Carusele Media. She also serves on the executive boards of the Sphinx Organization, the International Women’s Forum and the Michigan Partnership for Equity and Opportunity.
This is Lambert-Bounds’ second four-year term. She previously served from July 22, 2021, through December 31, 2024, and succeeded Barbara Smith, whose term expired Dec. 31, 2020.
The MGCB is responsible for implementing, administering and enforcing the provisions of the law related to the licensure, regulation and operations of the three authorized Detroit casinos — MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown. The agency also licenses and regulates fantasy contests, regulates pari-mutuel horse racing and casino-style charitable gaming and audits tribal gaming compact agreements for the state’s 12 federally recognized tribes.
