Senate Bill 203 Summary

• Creates the "Lawful Internet Gaming Act" to legalize, regulate, and tax internet gaming in Michigan through the Michigan Gaming Control Board's Division of Internet Gaming.

• Restricts internet gaming licenses to existing Michigan casino licensees and federally recognized Michigan Indian tribes operating physical casinos, with license fees of $100,000 initially and $100,000 annually.

• Imposes a 10% tax on gross gaming revenue from internet gaming operations, with revenue directed to a new internet gaming fund used for state operations and first responder coverage programs.

• Requires age verification (21+) and responsible gaming measures including self-exclusion options, gambling hotline information, and a statewide responsible gaming database to prevent wagering by prohibited individuals.

• Establishes that internet wagering is considered conducted at the licensee's physical casino location regardless of participant location, and prohibits aggregating computers for multi-player gaming outside licensed casinos.