- In order to use our gambling services on the websites www.sisportsbook.com and casino.sisportsbook.com and the mobile applications SI Sportsbook and SI Casino (the "Services"), you must physically be located in the State of Michigan.
- By using the Services, you agree to allow VHL Michigan, LLC (the "Company", "our" “us” or “we”) to verify your physical location at the time you are using or accessing the Services, including without limitation by substantiating the location of the device on which you are accessing the Services.
- The device substantiation service which we use, relies on WiFi or GPS signals to determine where your device is located, as a result the device which you use to access the Services must have WiFi or GPS capability. However, if you are using mobile device, cellular internet connection may be sufficient for determining your location.
- Your geographic location coordinates are only gathered at the time you log in to the Services and periodically while you are logged in to the Services.
Important Information Regarding The Substantiation of Your Physical Location
- If your device does not possess Wifi or GPS capability or the device which you use has the Wifi or GPS capability disabled, you will not be able to use the Services for wagering. However, if you are using mobile device, cellular internet connection may be sufficient to use the Services.
- In order to be located, your device does not need to be connected to the internet through Wifi, you only just have to have the Wifi enabled and be able to "find" other Wifi networks. You can have your Wifi enabled and be connected to the Internet using a Ethernet cable at the same time.
- In order for your device to be accurately located, your device may need to be able to "see" other Wifi networks in range.
- We will be able to locate you more effectively, the more Wifi networks are in range.
- If you are using a public Wifi hotspot, you can still be accurately located. Please note that some businesses or organizations internet connections may determine to a location which is not in the State of Michigan. In such event, you may have to attempt to connect to the internet from a different location or connection.
- Please note that the capacity to accurately located may be compromised if you are located in a tall building and located on a high floor. We therefore recommend that you make sure that you are located as close to ground level as you can get to. In addition, your device should be in reach of several Wifi networks.
- Please note that if you have an application running on your device that is using VPN or remote access granting, this will cause the location check process to fail and you will not be able to place a wager.
Additional Information
- Service providers, such as for example GeoComply, will use of your location data. If you use such services, you consent to the Company transmitting, collecting, maintaining, processing and using your location data in order to provide and improve location-based services.
You may withdraw this consent at any time by turning off the location settings or by notifying us at support-mi@sisportsbook.com in writing that you would like to withdraw such consent. Please note that if you withdraw your consent, you will not be able to place any wagers.
- All customer location data will be used only by the Company, our affiliates, and service providers (and their respective affiliates) to provide these services and in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
- The Company will not pass on your location data to any third party other than to its service providers or any other affiliated entity, and only with respect to the offering of real-money Internet-based or mobile application-based sports betting services or in accordance with the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
- Location coordinate data is transmitted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology into password protected servers.
- The Company shall not sell your location data to any third party other than as provided for in the Terms of Service, Privacy Policy as well as other associated policies.
- A record confirming your presence within the State of Michigan may be retained for up to 10 years or as required by applicable state and federal regulations.
- The Company reserves the right at all times to disclose any information as necessary to satisfy any law, regulation or governmental request, to avoid liability, or to protect the Company's rights or property or as described in the Privacy Policy.
- If there is any conflict between these Location Verification Terms & Conditions and the Terms of Service, the Terms of Service will prevail.
Disclaimer
In no event will we, any of our affiliates or our third party service provider have any liability or responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage you may incur as a result of your location not being able to be properly verified for any reason whatsoever. You understand and agree that such responsibility or liability belongs to you.
Questions Regarding Location Verification
In the event that you possess any questions regarding location substantiation, you can contact us at support-mi@sisportsbook.com.
Last updated in November, 2022