Can I offer contests that involve in-game promotions in Ohio? What are the requirements?

Based on the provided context, it appears that you can offer contests that involve in-game promotions in Ohio, subject to certain requirements.

To offer promotions or bonuses, you must be a Type C sports gaming proprietor and obtain approval from the director ^[4.1]. The promotion or bonus rules must be clear and unambiguous, and include specific information such as the date and time the promotion or bonus is active and expires, rules of play, nature and value of prizes or awards, eligibility restrictions or limitations, wagering and redemption requirements, eligible events or wagers, cancellation requirements, and terms and conditions that are full, accurate, concise, transparent, and do not contain misleading information ^[4.1]. Promotions or bonuses described as free must not require the player to incur any loss or risk their own money to use or withdraw winnings from the free wager ^[4.1]. Promotions or bonuses must not restrict the patron from withdrawing their own funds or withdrawing winnings from wagers placed using their own funds ^[4.1]. Type C sports gaming proprietors must make the promotion or bonus rules available to the player and the Ohio lottery commission, and have procedures for the issuance, acceptance, and tracking of promotions or bonuses ^[4.1].

In summary, you can offer contests that involve in-game promotions in Ohio subject to certain requirements. To offer promotions or bonuses, you must be a Type C sports gaming proprietor and obtain approval from the director. The promotion or bonus rules must be clear and unambiguous, and include specific information. Type C sports gaming proprietors must make the promotion or bonus rules available to the player and the Ohio lottery commission, and have procedures for the issuance, acceptance, and tracking of promotions or bonuses.

Source(s):

• [4.1] Promotions and bonuses.

Jurisdiction

Ohio

• Gaming