Mich. Admin. Code R. 432.722

Current through Vol. 24-19, November 1, 2024

Section R. 432.722 - License classifications

Rule 722.

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

(a) Sports betting operator license.

(b) Sports betting supplier license.

(2) The following persons are eligible to hold a sports betting 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 regarding the operation of internet sports betting to sports betting operators is required to hold a sports betting supplier license. Sports betting supplier includes, but is not limited to, the following:

(a) Internet sports betting platform providers.

(b) Geofence providers.

(c) Sports betting data providers.

(d) Providers of software that directly affects sports betting or the integrity of sports betting in this state.

(e) Providers hosting live sports betting data.

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

(g) 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 sports betting.

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

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

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

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

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

(4) A person must be licensed as a sports betting supplier before providing goods, software, or services as a sports betting supplier to a sports betting operator.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 432.722

2020 MR 22, Eff. 12/2/2020