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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 432.310

  • Board: means the Michigan gaming control board created under section 4 of the Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act, 1996 IL 1, MCL 432. See Michigan Laws 432.303
  • Casino: means a building or buildings in which gaming is lawfully conducted under the Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act, 1996 IL 1, MCL 432. See Michigan Laws 432.303
  • Internet: means the international computer network of interoperable packet-switched data networks, inclusive of such additional technological platforms as mobile, satellite, and other electronic distribution channels. See Michigan Laws 432.303
  • Internet gaming: means operating, conducting, or offering for play an internet game. See Michigan Laws 432.303
  • Internet wagering: means risking money or something of monetary value on an internet game. See Michigan Laws 432.303
  • Poker: means the traditional game of poker, and any derivative of the game of poker as approved by the board, in which 2 or more authorized participants play against each other and wager on the value of the cards in the authorized participants' hands. See Michigan Laws 432.303
  • Vendor: means a person that is not licensed under this act that supplies any goods or services to an internet gaming operator or internet gaming supplier. See Michigan Laws 432.303
    The board shall promulgate rules pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328. The rules may include any necessary and proper to govern internet gaming, including, but not limited to, any of the following:
    (a) The types of internet games to be offered, which must include, but need not be limited to, poker, blackjack, cards, slots, and other games typically offered at a casino, but does not include pick numbers or other lottery games typically offered by the bureau of lottery under the McCauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act, 1972 PA 239, MCL 432.1 to 432.47.
    (b) The qualifications, standards, and procedures for approval and licensure by the board for internet gaming operators and internet gaming suppliers consistent with this act.
    (c) Requirements to ensure responsible gaming.
    (d) Technical and financial standards for internet wagering, internet wagering accounts, and internet gaming platforms, systems, and software or other electronic components integral to offering internet gaming.
    (e) Procedures for a contested case hearing under this act consistent with the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328.
    (f) Requirements for occupational licensing.
    (g) Requirements for vendors and vendor registration.