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Can I offer contests that involve college sports in Ohio? What are the requirements?

To offer contests that involve college sports in Ohio, you may need to obtain a Type C sports gaming host license or a Type A sports gaming proprietor license, depending on the nature of the contests [1.1]([1.1]). According to OHAC Rule 3775-4-07, a Type C sports gaming host license allows a licensee to offer sports gaming through self-service or clerk-operated sports gaming terminals located at one or more Type C sports gaming hosts’ facilities under section 3770.25 of the Revised Code. To obtain this license, an applicant must apply for licensure via the state of Ohio eLicense website, comply with all instructions, and pay a non-refundable application fee of one thousand dollars. The applicant must also comply with the requirements of Chapters 3770, 3772, and 3775 of the Revised Code and the rules adopted thereunder. In determining whether to grant, maintain, or renew a Type C sports gaming host license, the commission will evaluate and consider several factors, including whether the applicant has or will enter into an agreement with a Type C sports gaming proprietor to offer sports gaming at its facility, subject to regulatory approval [1.1]([3.1])[1.2]([1.2]).

On the other hand, a Type A sports gaming proprietor license authorizes a sports gaming proprietor to offer sports gaming through one or more online sports pools. To obtain this license, an applicant must complete and submit the appropriate form(s) required by the commission and ensure the payment of a non-refundable application fee of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars, as well as all fees necessary to cover the cost of any required criminal-records checks. The applicant must also establish, by clear and convincing evidence, the applicant’s suitability for licensure. In determining whether to grant, maintain, or renew a Type A sports gaming proprietor license, the commission will evaluate and consider several factors, including whether the type A sports gaming proprietor is a professional sports organization, casino operator, or video lottery sales agents as defined in section 3775.01 of the Revised Code [1.3].

It is important to note that the Ohio Revised Code prohibits individuals associated with a college or university from participating in sports wagering activities, including contests, involving intercollegiate athletic events in which the college or university participates [2.2]([2.2]). Therefore, before offering contests that involve college sports in Ohio, it is recommended that you consult with legal counsel to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

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