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Can I offer contests that involve chance-based games in Michigan? What are the requirements?

Yes, you can offer contests that involve chance-based games in Michigan subject to certain requirements.

Requirements for Offering Chance-Based Games

According to MIAC R 432.21615, secondary games of chance approved in writing by the bureau may be conducted with charity game tickets. Similarly, MIAC R 432.21507 states that any other game approved in writing by the bureau may be conducted at a large or small raffle.

Additionally, MIAC R 432.21310 allows the sale of charity game tickets and licensed raffle tickets at a licensed bingo, subject to certain conditions.

Restrictions on Offering Fantasy Contests

However, offering fantasy contests is subject to certain restrictions. MICL 432.508 prohibits offering fantasy contests on kiosks or machines physically located in a retail business location, bar, restaurant, or other commercial establishment, a place of public accommodation, or a facility owned, operated, or occupied by a private club, association, or similar membership-based organization.

Fantasy Contests

If you want to offer fantasy contests, you need to obtain a license from the board. According to MICL 432.503, a person shall not offer fantasy contests in Michigan unless the person is a licensed fantasy contest operator. However, an individual may offer, solely from his or her private residence, one or more fantasy contests, if none of the contests are made available to the general public, each of the contests is limited to no more than 15 total fantasy contest players, and the individual collects no more than $10,000.00 in total entry fees for all fantasy contests offered in a calendar year, at least 95% of which entry fees are awarded to the fantasy contest players.

Conclusion

In summary, while offering chance-based games is possible in Michigan, it is important to ensure that the games are approved in writing by the bureau and that any restrictions on offering fantasy contests are followed. If you want to offer fantasy contests, you need to obtain a license from the board or follow the conditions mentioned above.

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