DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY  
MICHIGAN GAMING CONTROL BOARD  
INTERNET GAMING RULES  
Filed with the secretary of state on April 29, 2025  
These rules become effective immediately after filing with the secretary of state unless  
adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(9) of the administrative procedures act of 1969,  
1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under these sections  
become effective 7 days after filing with the secretary of state.  
(By authority conferred on the Michigan gaming control board by section 10 of the  
lawful internet gaming act, 2019 PA 152, MCL 432.310)  
R 432.629 and R 432.654 of the Michigan Administrative Code are amended, and R  
432.629a is added, as follows:  
R 432.629 Vendor Requirements.  
Rule 629. (1) Only vendors that are either approved by the board as a registered vendor  
pursuant to R 432.629a, or are exempt from registration under subrule (4) of this rule, may  
provide goods or services, or both, directly or indirectly, to an internet gaming operator or  
internet gaming platform provider in connection with internet gaming in this state.  
(2) Vendors requiring registration include, but are not limited to, the following:  
(a) Affiliate marketers that do not have an agreement based on the sharing of gross  
receipts or adjusted gross receipts. In connection with its vendor registration, the affiliate  
marketer shall certify it does not promote or market, or both, illegal online gaming sites to  
individuals located in this state. An illegal online gaming site is one that is not licensed to  
accept wagers from customers located in this state or another state.  
(b) Independent integrity monitoring providers.  
(c) Payment processors.  
(d) A person that provides over $100,000.00 worth of goods or services, or both, to an  
internet gaming operator or internet gaming platform provider in connection with its  
internet gaming operations in this state in a calendar year.  
(e) Data centers providing physical security and infrastructure.  
(f) Another person as considered necessary by the board.  
(3) An internet gaming operator or internet gaming platform provider is prohibited from  
receiving goods or services in connection with internet gaming in this state from a vendor  
that is either not registered with the board, or that is not exempt from registration under  
subrule (4) of this rule.  
(4) Unless otherwise provided for by the board, the following persons are exempt from the  
vendor registration requirement:  
(a) A vendor that provides $100,000.00 or less worth of goods or services, or both, to an  
internet gaming operator or internet gaming platform provider in connection with internet  
gaming operations in this state in a calendar year.  
(b) Insurance companies.  
May 17, 2024  
2
(c) An individual or entity that provides legal services.  
(d) Entities providing medical related services.  
(e) Public institutions of higher education in this state.  
(f) Public utilities regulated by the public service commission.  
(g) A Michigan or federally chartered depository financial institution.  
(h) An individual or business that provides goods or services as a result of the licensee’s  
employees engaging in business travel, including transportation, lodging, food, and fuel  
providers.  
(i) A person that provides employee training or professional development to a licensee.  
(j) A person that provides conferences, seminars, publications, or memberships that  
directly contribute to the work performance or professional development of the licensee’s  
employees.  
(5) All of the following requirements apply regarding vendor conduct regardless of  
whether the vendor is required to register:  
(a) A vendor shall conduct itself in a manner that does not compromise the integrity of  
internet gaming and comply with the applicable provisions of the act and these rules.  
(b) A vendor is subject to the jurisdiction of the board.  
(c) A vendor shall provide information or records requested by the board.  
(d) A vendor shall cooperate with the board in any investigation, inspection, audit, or  
inquiry.  
(e) A vendor shall allow the board access to its facilities that are relevant to this state’s  
internet gaming operations.  
(f) A vendor shall notify the board of any change in information previously submitted to  
the board.  
(6) The board may conduct an investigation to determine if a vendor has acted in a  
manner that does or could compromise the integrity of internet gaming in this state.  
(7) If the investigation reveals a vendor’s conduct could or does compromise the integrity  
of internet gaming in this state, the board may issue a cease-and-desist order, obtain  
injunctive relief, or take other action necessary to protect the integrity of internet gaming  
in this state, or all 3.  
R 432.629a Vendor Registration.  
Rule 629a. (1) To register, a vendor shall complete and file with the board an application  
for registration and provide the required information in the manner and form prescribed by  
the board.  
(2) An application for registration and the required information must be submitted to the  
board, together with a nonrefundable application fee of $200.00 by a payment method  
acceptable to the board, such as a certified check, cashier’s check, money order made  
payable to “State of Michigan”, or electronic fund transfer.  
(3) The board shall investigate all vendor applications for registration. The following may  
be considered during an investigation:  
(a) Criminal records.  
(b) Suspension of licenses or registrations, or their equivalent, or other adverse actions  
in other jurisdictions.  
(c) Business reputation.  
(d) Associations with businesses and individuals.  
(e) Compliance with gaming laws and regulations in this state and other jurisdictions.  
(f) Compliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws.  
3
(g) Other information considered appropriate by the board.  
(4) The executive director shall approve or deny an application for registration. If an  
application is denied, the person may submit a hearing request as provided for under R  
432.614(2).  
(5) A vendor shall renew its registration every 5 years after the vendor’s initial  
registration.  
(6) A vendor intending to renew its registration shall, at least 30 days before expiration  
of the vendor’s registration, submit the required registration fee and application in the  
manner and form required by the board.  
R 432.654 Responsible gaming.  
Rule 654. Each internet gaming operator’s website or internet gaming platform must  
display a responsible gaming logo in a manner approved by the board to direct an  
authorized participant to the internet gaming operator’s website or internet gaming  
platform responsible gaming page. The responsible gaming page must be accessible to an  
authorized participant during an authorized participant session and contain, but is not  
limited to, the following:  
(a) A prominent message that informs authorized participants of a toll-free compulsive  
helpline number that the participants can call for help with a gambling problem.  
(b) A direct link to the Michigan Gaming Control Board Compulsive/Problem Gambling  
website and other organizations based in the United States that are dedicated to helping  
people with potential gambling problems.  
(c) A clear statement of the internet gaming operator’s or internet gaming platform  
provider’s policy and commitment to responsible gaming.  
(d) Other responsible gaming measures required by the board.  
;