The Ohio Casino Control Commission is not wasting any time letting the gaming industry in Ohio know it’s their house, their rules.
“We issued guidance to the entire industry twice in the week before launch,” said Jessica Franks, the director of communication for the Ohio Casino Control Commission. “Reminding them about the rules of advertising. And the need for responsible gaming messages.”
Sports betting became legal in Ohio at 12:01 a.m. Sunday.
Two companies now face fines.
The commission says DraftKings violated sports betting advertising by mailing about 2,500 advertisements directly addressed to individuals under the age of 21.
The company now faces a $350,000 fine.
