Mich. Admin. Code R. 432.641

Current through Vol. 24-22, December 15, 2024

Section R. 432.641 - Authorized participant complaints

Rule 641.

(1) An internet gaming operator or internet gaming platform provider must include on its internet gaming platform a clear mechanism to advise authorized participants of their right to make a complaint against the internet gaming operator, the internet gaming platform provider, or another authorized participant (when collusion is suspected or when an authorized participant is disruptive or abusive), including information explaining how complaints can be filed, how complaints are resolved, and how the authorized participant may submit a complaint to the board.

(2) An internet gaming operator or internet gaming platform provider must attempt to resolve all complaints with the authorized participant.

(3) An internet gaming operator or internet gaming platform provider must investigate each complaint and provide a response to the authorized participant within 10 calendar days after receipt of the complaint.

(4) In its response, the internet gaming operator or internet gaming platform provider must advise the authorized participant of his or her right to submit the complaint to the board in the form and manner prescribed by the board.

(5) The complaint and the internet gaming operators or internet gaming platform providers response must be made in writing.

(6) Unless otherwise directed by the board, for complaints related to internet wagering accounts, game outcomes, or illegal activity related to internet gaming that cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the authorized participant, the internet gaming operator or internet gaming platform provider must promptly notify the board of the complaint and the internet gaming operators or internet gaming platform providers response.

(7) On receipt of a complaint from an authorized participant or notification of an unresolved complaint from an internet gaming operator or internet gaming platform provider, the board may conduct any investigation the board considers necessary and may direct an internet gaming operator or internet gaming platform provider to take any corrective action the board considers appropriate.

(8) An internet gaming operator or internet gaming platform provider must maintain records related to authorized participant complaints for a minimum of 5 years and must provide the records to the board on request.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 432.641

2020 MR 22, Eff. 12/2/2020