The Ohio Casino Control Commission approved a $150,000 fine against Caesars Sportsbook during its meeting Wednesday in Columbus.
The state’s gaming regulatory body found the Las Vegas-based sportsbook violated advertising standards. It found ads that did not include conspicuous messaging for promoting responsible gambling practices, nor did they include an approved telephone number for a problem gambling hotline.
Legal sports betting is just a little more than two weeks old in the Buckeye State, but the commission has been vigilant in citing sportsbooks for violating rules. Caesars was one of three that received notices earlier this month, with DraftKings and BetMGM being the others. They, too, face $150,000 fines for similar violations.