Can I offer contests that involve social media promotions in Ohio? What are the requirements?

Based on the additional context documents provided, there are specific rules and regulations regarding promotions and contests in Ohio.

Social Media Promotions

Ohio has specific rules and regulations regarding promotions and bonuses. Type C sports gaming proprietors may offer promotions and bonuses subject to the approval of the director. The promotion or bonus rules must be clear and unambiguous, and include 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, including any limitations, eligible events or wagers, cancellation requirements, and terms and conditions that are full, accurate, concise, transparent, and do not contain misleading information ^[2.1].

Contest Promotion Requirements

Ohio prohibits promoting any public or private competition that involves the sports of boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, karate, tough man contests or tough person contests, professional wrestling, or any other form of boxing or martial arts unless the person is licensed in accordance with the rules bearing agency 3773 of the Administrative Code, a permit is secured in accordance with the rules bearing agency 3773 of the Administrative Code, and the person complies with the rules bearing agency 3773 of the Administrative Code ^[3.1].

Fantasy Contest Operator Licensure

Ohio requires a fantasy contest operator license to operate or promote any fantasy contest to Ohio consumers. Applicants for a license under fantasy contest law must submit the completed application in the manner prescribed by the executive director. The executive director may request additional information not prescribed in the application. The applicant shall provide all information, documents, materials, and certifications at the applicant’s sole expense and cost. In determining whether a person is eligible to obtain or maintain the privilege of a license under fantasy contest law, the reputation, experience, and financial integrity of the applicant or licensee, whether the applicant or licensee possesses good character, honesty, and integrity, and the compliance history of the applicant or licensee with fantasy contest-related requirements in this state or any other jurisdiction may be considered ^[4.1].

Based on the provided context documents, there are specific rules and regulations regarding promotions and contests in Ohio. Type C sports gaming proprietors may offer promotions and bonuses subject to the approval of the director. Ohio prohibits promoting any public or private competition that involves certain sports unless the person is licensed and complies with the rules bearing agency 3773 of the Administrative Code. Ohio requires a fantasy contest operator license to operate or promote any fantasy contest to Ohio consumers. If you plan to offer contests that involve social media promotions in Ohio, you should review the relevant rules and regulations to ensure compliance.

Source(s):

• [2.1] Promotions and bonuses.
• [3.1] Promotions.
• [4.1] General fantasy contest licensing requirements.

Jurisdiction

Ohio

• Gaming