Mich. Admin. Code R. 432.622

Current through Vol. 24-22, December 15, 2024

Section R. 432.622 - License classifications

Rule 622.

(1) The following licenses may be issued under the act and these rules:

(a) Internet gaming operator license.

(b) Internet gaming supplier license.

(2) The following persons are eligible to hold an internet gaming operator license:

(a) A person that holds a casino license under the Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act, 1996 IL 1, MCL 432.201 to 432.226.

(b) An Indian tribe that lawfully conducts class III gaming in a casino located in this state under a facility license issued in accordance with a tribal gaming ordinance approved by the chair of the National Indian Gaming Commission.

(3) A person that provides goods or services that directly affect wagering, play, and results of internet games to internet gaming operators is required to hold an internet gaming supplier license. As used in this subrule, "internet gaming supplier" includes, but is not limited to, the following:

(a) Internet gaming platform providers.

(b) Geofence providers.

(c) Providers of software that directly affect wagering, play, the results of an internet game, or the integrity of internet gaming.

(d) Providers hosting live internet gaming data.

(e) Affiliate marketers that have an agreement based on the sharing of customer revenue.

(f) Unless otherwise determined by the board, any other person that meets 1 or more of the following criteria:

(i) The person manufactures, supplies, or distributes devices, machines, equipment, items, or articles that meet any of the following provisions:

(A) Are specifically designed for use in the conduct of internet gaming.

(B) Have the capacity to affect the outcome of an internet wager.

(C) Have the capacity to affect the calculation, storage, collection, or control of gross receipts.

(ii) The person services or repairs internet gaming wagering devices, machines, equipment, items, or articles impacting the integrity of internet gaming.

(iii) The person provides services directly related to the operation, security, surveillance, or management of internet gaming.

(iv) The person provides other goods or services determined by the board to be so utilized in, or incidental to, the operation of an internet gaming operator that the person must be licensed as an internet gaming supplier to protect the public and enhance the credibility and integrity of internet gaming in this state.

(4) A person must be licensed as an internet gaming supplier before providing goods, software, or services as an internet gaming supplier to an internet gaming operator.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 432.622

2020 MR 22, Eff. 12/2/2020