Ask Reggi Your Question Now
Can you summarize MICL 432.311?
LAWFUL INTERNET GAMING ACT (432.301 - 432.322) > Internet gaming operator; duties; age verification requirements; unauthorized use and fraud prevention.
Short Summary
This section of the Michigan Compiled Laws governs the duties of internet gaming operators. It requires internet gaming operators to provide mechanisms on their internet gaming platforms to verify that authorized participants are 21 years of age or older and that internet wagering is limited to participants located in Michigan or other authorized jurisdictions. Individuals wishing to place internet wagers must satisfy the age verification requirements before establishing an internet wagering account or making an internet wager. Internet gaming operators must also include mechanisms on their platforms to detect and prevent unauthorized use of internet wagering accounts, as well as fraud, money laundering, and collusion. The operators are prohibited from authorizing individuals under 21 years old or individuals listed in the board’s responsible gaming database to establish internet wagering accounts or wager on internet games, except for testing purposes or to fulfill the purposes of the act. Internet gaming operators must display evidence of their internet gaming license in a clear and accessible manner on their platforms.
Whom does it apply to?
Internet gaming operators and their internet gaming platform providers
What does it govern?
Duties, age verification requirements, unauthorized use and fraud prevention for internet gaming operators
What are exemptions?
The board may authorize multijurisdictional internet gaming for poker in other jurisdictions in the United States authorized by the multijurisdictional agreement.
What are the Penalties?
Not specified.
Jurisdiction
Michigan