Mich. Admin. Code R. 432.732a

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

Section R. 432.732a - Internet sports betting platform submission and approval process

Rule 732a.

(1) Each internet sports betting platform provider must submit its internet sports betting platform proposed for use by a sports betting operator to the board or to an independent lab approved by the board for evaluation. The internet sports betting platform provider must provide all information the board requests, including, but not limited to, all the following:

(a) A complete, comprehensive, and technically accurate description and explanation of the internet sports betting platform and its intended use in both technical and lay language. The document must be signed under penalty of perjury.

(b) Detailed operating procedures or service manuals, or both, of the internet sports betting platform.

(c) Details of all tests performed on the internet sports betting platform, the conditions and standards under which the tests were performed, the test results, and the identity of the individual who conducted each test.

(d) A detailed description of the risk management framework including but not limited to:

(i) User access controls for all internet sports betting personnel.

(ii) Information regarding segregation of duties.

(iii) Information regarding automated risk management procedures.

(iv) Information regarding fraud detection.

(v) Controls for ensuring regulatory compliance.

(vi) Description of anti-money laundering compliance standards.

(vii) Description of all software applications that comprise the internet sports betting platform.

(viii) Description of all event categories and wager types available to be offered by the internet sports betting platform.

(ix) Description of all integrated third-party systems.

(x) Description of the method to prevent past posting.

(2) All sports betting software used to accept sports betting wagers must be designed with a method to permit the validation of software using Gaming Authentication Tool or other method approved by the board.

(3) The internet sports betting platform provider or sports betting supplier must submit all internet sports betting source code and any special tool, computer equipment, compiling program, or other technical assistance necessary to compile the submitted software. The result of the compiled source code must be identical to that in the storage medium submitted for evaluation.

(4) The internet sports betting platform provider or sports betting supplier must provide the board with a method to compensate for or resolve any differences between the compiled program and the submitted program.

(5) The internet sport betting platform provider or sports betting supplier may employ other equivalent methods that ensure the results of the complied source code are identical to the storage medium submitted for evaluation upon written request and approval of the board.

(6) Except where the board has provided written notification that approval is not required, a sports betting operator must install or use an internet sports betting platform that has been approved by the board. A sports betting operator must not alter the manner in which the internet sports betting platform operates without the prior written approval of the board.

(7) After evaluating the internet sports betting platform, the board shall advise the internet sports betting platform provider, in writing, of the determination.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 432.732a

2020 MR 22, Eff. 12/2/2020