Lawful Internet Gaming Act Summary

• Establishes a regulated system for internet gaming in Michigan, requiring operators to obtain licenses from the Michigan Gaming Control Board and restricting internet gaming to existing casino licensees and Indian tribes operating Class III gaming.

• Imposes a graduated tax on adjusted gross receipts from internet gaming ranging from 20% to 28% depending on revenue levels, with allocations to cities (30%), state fund (65%), and horse racing industry (5%).

• Requires internet gaming operators to verify participants are at least 21 years old and located in Michigan, maintain responsible gaming programs including self-exclusion options, and comply with technical standards and anti-fraud measures.

• Licenses internet gaming suppliers and platform providers, establishes an internet gaming fund for board operations and public purposes including compulsive gaming prevention and school aid, and creates criminal penalties for unlicensed gaming operations.

• Exempts fantasy contests, state lottery games sold online, and tribal gaming conducted exclusively on Indian lands from the regulatory framework, while restricting public access to internet wagering devices in non-casino locations.