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Can I offer contests that involve skill-based games in Ohio? What are the requirements?

Yes, you can offer contests that involve skill-based games in Ohio. However, you must comply with the requirements set forth in OHAC Rule 3772-50-26 and any other relevant rules. Here are the key requirements:

Requirements for Offering Skill-Based Contests in Ohio

  • You must provide prior notice to the commission and comply with all requirements under OHAC Rule 3772-50-26 [1.1].
  • The tournament must award merchandise prizes or redeemable vouchers for merchandise prizes that are announced, established, and made known to the players at least forty-eight hours in advance of the tournament. The value of prizes may not be determined by the number of players in the tournament or the amount of any fees paid by the players [1.1].
  • The announced prizes may not exceed a wholesale value of ten dollars and may not be for cash, gift cards, currency, including digital currency, or any equivalent thereof; plays on games of chance, state lottery tickets, bingo, or instant bingo; firearms, tobacco, or alcoholic beverages; gold or silver bullion, coins, rounds, bars, or ingots; or a redeemable voucher that is redeemable for any of the items listed above [1.1].
  • If you are a skill-based amusement machine operator licensee, you must submit a notification to the commission at least thirty calendar days prior to the proposed start date of the tournament [1.1].

Additionally, you may want to consider the following documents for further information:

  • OHAC Rule 3772-50-21 outlines the requirements for independent skill-based amusement machine testing laboratory certification [1.2].
  • OHAC Rule 3772-50-05 outlines the requirements for skill-based amusement machine key employee licensure [1.4].
  • OHAC Rule 3772-14-01 outlines the requirements for player against player contests [2.1].

If you have any further questions or concerns, you may want to consult with a legal professional.

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Ohio