R 432.633 Internet gaming platform and internet games technical standards.

Rule 633. (1) An internet gaming platform or internet game, or both, for use to conduct internet gaming must meet the specifications set forth in these rules or other technical specifications as prescribed by the board. Failure to comply with the approved specifications, internal controls, or technical specifications may result in disciplinary action by the board. (2) Internet gaming operators, internet gaming platform providers, and internet gaming suppliers must comply with, and the board adopts and incorporates by reference, Gaming Laboratories International, LLC Standard GLI-19: Standards for Interactive Gaming Systems, version 3.0, released July 17, 2020, which is available for inspection and distribution at no cost, as of the time of adoption of these rules, at the board’s office located at 3062 W. Grand Blvd., Suite L-700, Detroit, Michigan 48202-6062 or Gaming Laboratories International website at https://gaminglabs.com and does not include any later amendments or editions. GLI-19 standards are intended to supplement rather than supplant other technical standards and requirements under these rules. Where GLI-19 standards conflict with other requirements provided under these rules, these rules shall control unless otherwise determined by the board. (3) Before conducting internet gaming, and as otherwise required by the board, an internet gaming platform provider must submit the internet gaming platform used in conjunction with the internet gaming operation to the board or an independent testing laboratory approved by the board for certification testing. (4) If the internet gaming platform meets or exceeds the technical standards adopted in subrule (2) of this rule, the board or independent testing laboratory approved by the board shall certify the internet gaming platform. Internet gaming operators and internet gaming platform providers are prohibited from offering internet gaming in Michigan without such certification. The internet gaming platform provider is responsible for all costs associated with testing and obtaining such certifications. (5) All internet games for proposed use must meet or exceed the technical standards adopted in subrule (2) of this rule. Internet gaming operators, internet gaming platform providers, and internet gaming suppliers are prohibited from offering any internet game without written approval by the board. An internet gaming platform provider and internet gaming supplier is responsible for all costs associated with testing and obtaining such approvals.