Ohio Administrative Code

19.03 PDF: (A) Participants in the Ohio VEP agree to abide by all terms listed in the Ohio VEP application, including refraining from entering an excluded facility or engaging in or attempting to engage in gaming offered by an excluded entity.(B) Except as provided in paragraph (…

19.03 PDF: (A) This rule applies only to excluded facilities and excluded entities in their capacity as either a video lottery sales agent or type C sports gaming proprietor under the jurisdiction of the Ohio lottery commission.(B) Each excluded facility will maintain a system fo…

19.03 PDF: (A) A participant enrolled in the Ohio VEP will remain enrolled, even after the program applicable exclusion period, identified in paragragh (C) of rule 3770:2-8-05 of the Administrative Code. (B) Upon reaching the selected minimum length of voluntary exclusion, an ind…

19.03 PDF: (A) Each video lottery facility and type C sports gaming proprietor shall comply with the Ohio lottery commission's operating standards and provide a responsible gambling plan, which includes the Ohio VEP procedures subject to approval of the director. Last updated Sep…

19.03 PDF: (A) This rule applies only to those individuals who submitted their application to join the Ohio VEP between March 1, 2019 and September 25, 2022, and have not yet sought removal from the applicable program.(B) The individuals who submitted their application to join th…

19.03 PDF: The rules and paragraphs of rules set forth in division 3770:2 of the Administrative Code shall be deemed severable. In the event that a rule or paragraph of a rule set forth in division 3770:2 of the Administrative Code is deemed to be invalid in any way, any decision…

19.03 PDF: (A) The rules set forth in division 3770:3 of the Administrative Code are promulgated under the authority of Chapters 3770. and 3775. of the Revised Code.(B) The purpose of division 3770:3 of the Administrative Code is to set forth rules concerning lottery sports gamin…

19.03 PDF: (A) The words and terms defined in section 3770.24 of the Revised Code are used herein as they are defined in that section, unless otherwise specified. (B) As used in Chapter 3775. of the Revised Code and rules adopted thereunder, the following words have the following…

19.03 PDF: (A) Application for a recommendation for a type C sports gaming host must be submitted in accordance with procedures and terms and conditions set forth by the director and will be made on a form approved by the director. At a minimum, applicants will be in compliance w…

19.03 PDF: (A) A type C sports gaming host must obtain lottery sports gaming equipment and supplies from a licensed type C sports gaming proprietor, subject to approval by the director.(B) A type C sports gaming host will provide the lottery with locations for placement of lotter…

19.03 PDF: (A) An entity interested in offering lottery sports gaming may apply for a type C sports gaming proprietor license through the Ohio casino control commission.(B) Upon issuance of a license, a type C sports gaming proprietor will be obligated to comply with the applicab…

19.03 PDF: (A) Type C sports gaming proprietors must have procedures for the applicable processes required by Chapters 3770. and 3775. of the Revised Code and the rules adopted thereunder that must be designed to protect the integrity of sports gaming. These procedures must be do…

19.03 PDF: (A) Each type C sports gaming proprietor must have house rules to govern its offerings of sports gaming in accordance with section 3770.25 of the Revised Code. The house rules must be readily available and easily accessible on each sports gaming proprietor's website, m…

19.03 PDF: (A) Type C sports gaming proprietors must use a sports gaming system approved by the director. No wagers may be accepted in the event of a system failure or unavailability.(B) Type C sports gaming proprietors must use a sports gaming system designed to prevent and dete…

19.03 PDF: (A) Type C sports gaming proprietors must maintain an information technology department that is responsible for the quality, reliability, and accuracy of all electronic systems used in the operation.(B) Type C sports gaming proprietors must ensure that duties in the in…

19.03 PDF: (A) Type C sports gaming proprietors are not permitted to operate any Ohio lottery commission sports gaming equipment unless such equipment is approved by the director. All Ohio lottery commission sports gaming equipment must be evaluated by a certified independent tes…

19.03 PDF: (A) Sports gaming equipment supplied by a type C sports gaming proprietor to a type C sports gaming host must comply with technical standards as set forth in rule 3770:3-6-03 of the Administrative Code.(B) A type C sports gaming proprietor is responsible for all costs …

19.03 PDF: (A) Type C sports gaming proprietors must immediately report, in a manner prescribed by the director, any information in the sports gaming proprietors' possession related to any of the following incidents:(1) Any wager in violation of Chapters 3770. and 3775. of the Re…

19.03 PDF: (A) All Ohio lottery commission sports gaming wagers must only be accepted in accordance with section 3770.25 of the Revised Code on events as authorized under rule 3775-11-01 of the Administrative Code.(B) Ohio lottery commission sports gaming wagers are limited to mo…

19.03 PDF: (A) Upon completion of a sports gaming wager, the player must receive an unalterable wager record from the sports gaming system, which must contain, at a minimum, the following information:(1) Sports gaming proprietor name;(2) The date and time the wager was placed; (3…

19.03 PDF: (A) The director may prohibit type C sports gaming proprietors from engaging in certain advertising and promotions deemed by the director to be inappropriate. Unless otherwise approved by the director, any costs associated with advertising or promotions initiated by th…

19.03 PDF: (A) Type C sports gaming proprietors may offer promotions and bonuses subject to the approval of the director.(B) The promotion or bonus rules must be clear and unambiguous, and include:(1) Date and time the promotion or bonus is active and expires;(2) Rules of play;(3…

19.03 PDF: (A) As used in this rule, "gross sports gaming revenue" means sports gaming revenue minus cancels minus approved promotional credits minus prizes paid.(B) Director's authority to collect lottery sports gaming sales revenues.(1) The director will collect the revenues re…

19.03 PDF: (A) A prize resulting from a type C sports gaming wager must be able to be validated promptly upon completion of the sports wagering event, by the type C sports gaming proprietor with which the wager was placed. The type C sports gaming proprietor will create a credit …

19.03 PDF: (A) Each type C sports gaming proprietor must have procedures and systems for the preparation, use, and maintenance of complete, accurate, and legible accounting and gaming records, which must include all transactions.(B) All books, forms, records, documents, and data …

(A) Except as provided in paragraph (B) of this rule, the words and terms defined in section 3772.01 of the Revised Code are used in the rules adopted thereunder as defined in that section.(B) The following words and terms, when used in agency 3772 of the Administrative Code with…

(A) The rules adopted by the commission at a meeting held under section 3772.02 of the Revised Code with respect to casino gaming are done so pursuant to Chapter 3772. of the Revised Code.(B) The purpose of casino gaming rules is to ensure the integrity of casino gaming conducted…

(A) The commission may, in its sole and absolute discretion, waive or grant a variance from the provisions of casino gaming rules adopted by the commission upon either its own motion or a person's written request, if the commission determines that the waiver or variance is in the…

(A) The casino gaming rules adopted by the commission are to be construed in accordance with generally accepted principles of statutory construction, including those set forth in this chapter.(B) Any ambiguity is to be resolved in favor of the interpretation that would provide:(1…

(A) The commission will issue a license under the authority granted by the Revised Code if the applicant has demonstrated suitability for licensure by clear and convincing evidence and all other requirements under the Revised Code and the rules adopted thereunder have been satisf…

(A) Unless otherwise required by Chapter 3772. of the Revised Code or any rules adopted thereunder, each casino operator, holding company, and gaming-related vendor must retain and maintain, in a place secure from theft, loss, or destruction, whether in electronic or other format…

The following words and terms, when used in agency 3772 of the Administrative Code, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:(A) "Accounting department" means the casino operator's internal department that is responsible for all financial, accou…

(A) Each casino operator must submit written internal controls, as required under agency 3772 of the Administrative Code, for approval by the commission at a meeting held under section 3772.02 of the Revised Code. No casino operator may operate without the commission's approval o…

(A) Each casino operator must maintain an organizational chart depicting the segregation of functions and describing the duties for each position shown, which may be tailored to meet management needs or policies so long as it does not conflict with Chapter 3772. of the Revised Co…

(A) Each casino operator must train its licensed employees on agency 3772 of the Administrative Code and its internal controls and procedures. Each casino operator must perform at least one controlled demonstration of its ability to abide by the Administrative Code and follow its…

(A) Each casino operator must maintain all forms and procedures necessary to account for gaming and financial activities. (B) All books, forms, records, documents, and stored data required by this rule must have the name of the casino facility, date of completion, and the title o…

Casino operators must maintain and provide to the commission upon request or as otherwise required appropriate accounting, including a monthly process which includes the preparation of the following financial reports:(A) Balance sheet;(B) Income statement;(C) Cash flow statement;…

(A) Each casino operator must have its annual financial statements audited by an independent certified public accountant or, when appropriate, an independent registered certified public accounting firm, licensed to practice in this state. The audit must be in accordance with gene…

(A) Each casino operator must establish internal controls for monitoring and reviewing table game operations, which must include:(1) Procedures for the monthly review of table game performance. The review must be a comparison of the lifetime average historical payout percentage a…

(A) In addition to the limits on promotional credits in section 3772.23 of the Revised Code, each casino operator's internal controls must include the following:(1) Procedures for the authorization, issuance, and recording of complimentaries, including cash and non-cash gifts. Th…

(A) Each casino operator may process financial transactions at the cashier's cage for patrons. For the purpose of this rule, "financial transaction" does not include the exchange of cash for casino chips, the redemption of casino chips or redeemable vouchers issued from electroni…

(A) A casino operator may extend credit to a patron in a commercially reasonable manner considering the patron's finances and in accordance with this rule.(B) If a casino operator chooses to extend credit to patrons, the casino operator's internal controls must detail the procedu…

(A) Each casino operator's internal controls must establish procedures for sensitive keys and securing access to assets and restricted areas.(B) Each casino operator must maintain automated systems approved by the executive director designed to control and record access to assets…

Each casino operator must maintain procedures to track and authenticate approvals and attestations made by employees either in electronic or manual formats. Last updated June 2, 2025 at 7:55 AM Authorized By: 3772.03 Amplifies: 3772.03, 3772.033 Five Year Review Date: 5/22/2030 P…

(A) Each casino operator's internal controls must include internal audit standards.(B) The casino operator must maintain a separate internal audit department whose primary function is to perform internal audit work that must be independent with respect to the departments subject …

(A) The casino operator's information technology ("IT") department is responsible for the quality, reliability, accuracy, security, and integrity of all gaming-related computer systems, regardless of the system's location.(B) Each casino operator must provide hardware and softwar…

(A) Each casino facility must have a main cashier's cage adjacent to the gaming floor.(B) Each casino facility may also have one or more satellite cages separate and apart from the main cashier's cage that may be used for performing some of the functions of the main cashier's cag…