The Ohio Casino Control Commission recently released its fifth batch of proposed sports wagering rules. Batch 5 rules focus on supplemental Type-A and Type-B proprietor licensing, required procedures and general proprietor duties. Public comment on Batch 5 will be accepted through March 18.
The new rules state the OCCC can issue additional Type-A sports gaming proprietor licenses if the applicant meets specific requirements, such as showing “a substantial, considerable and ongoing need for additional Type-A sports gaming proprietors” based on proven market data and any additional information requested by the OCCC.
In addition, a facility in a county with a population of 50,000 to 100,000 can receive a Type-B sports betting license if the county received at least 5 million visitors for tourism.
The Batch 5 rules also address general proprietor duties regarding sports gaming systems, sports gaming accounts, wagering rules, tickets, reserve funds, tournaments, advertising, promotions and bonuses, sports gaming event and wager type requests, sports governing body prohibited persons, sports governing body data requests, state university data requests, information technology, the security and safety of confidential information, incident reporting, accounting and revenue audits, external audits and other reports and internal audit.
The rules also address patron complaints, stating that sports wagering proprietors must notify a patron of their right to file a written complaint whenever a sports gaming proprietor refuses to pay alleged winnings or if a patron’s sports betting account, wagers, wins or losses is disputed.
Sports betting is not expected to go live in Ohio until later this year. Governor Mike DeWine signed bill HB 29 into law on December 22; it states sports betting must start by January 1, 2023.
Rules have been released in batches according to subject matter. Batch 4 rules were released February 22.
