Chapter 3770:3-3 | Lottery Sports Gaming

Rule 3770:3-3-01 | Authority and purpose.

• Effective: September 25, 2022
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

(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 gaming, type C sports gaming hosts, and type C sports gaming proprietors, and all matters related thereto.

(C) The lottery has exclusive jurisdiction over all matters within the scope of its authority, and nothing contained in division 3770:3 of the Administrative Code will be construed to limit the authority or the ability of the lottery to act hereunder.

Last updated September 26, 2022 at 8:44 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 3770.03, 3770.23, 3770.24, 3770.25
Amplifies: 3770.01, 3770.02, 3770.03, 3770.06, 3770.21
Five Year Review Date: 9/25/2027

Rule 3770:3-3-02 | Definitions.

• Effective: May 20, 2024
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

(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 meanings:

(1) "Lottery sports gaming" means sports gaming conducted by a type C sports gaming proprietor on behalf of the Ohio lottery commission.

(2) "Type C sports gaming proprietor" means a sports gaming proprietor licensed by the Ohio casino control commission to offer sports gaming through self-service or clerk-operated sports gaming terminals located at type C sports gaming hosts facilities.

(3) "Type C sports gaming host" means the owner of a facility with a A-1-A, A-1-C, D-1, D-2, or D-5 liquor permit issued under Chapter 4303. of the Revised Code, who is licensed by the Ohio casino control commission to offer sports gaming at that facility through a type C sports gaming proprietor.

Last updated May 20, 2024 at 8:40 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 3770.03
Amplifies: 3770.01, 3770.02, 3770.03, 3770.06, 3770.21
Five Year Review Date: 9/25/2027
Prior Effective Dates: 9/25/2022

Rule 3770:3-3-03 | Type C sports gaming host eligibility and application for lottery recommendation.

• Effective: May 20, 2024
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

(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 with the licensing requirements for a lottery sales agent under section 3770.05 of the Revised Code and an owner of a facility with a A-1-A, A-1-C, D-1, D-2, or D-5 liquor permit issued under Chapter 4303. of the Revised Code.

(B) Upon receiving a proper and complete request for recommendation, the director will determine if the lottery sales agent meets the requirements for recommendation. The director may issue the recommendation on such terms and conditions as the director deems appropriate, consistent with the Lottery Act, the rules of the Ohio lottery commission and these regulations and any policies, procedures and operating standards related thereto. If the director denies a recommendation, the lottery sales agent will be promptly informed of the decision.

(C) The director will inform the Ohio casino control commission of the status of lottery sales agents and any changes thereto.

(D) Any lottery sales agent may apply to the Ohio casino control commission to offer lottery sports gaming upon receiving a recommendation from the director submitted in a format approved by the director.

Last updated May 20, 2024 at 8:40 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 3770.03
Amplifies: 3770.01, 3770.02, 3770.03, 3770.06, 3770.21
Five Year Review Date: 10/27/2027
Prior Effective Dates: 10/27/2022

Rule 3770:3-3-04 | Type C lottery sports gaming host operations; equipment; advertising and promotions.

• Effective: September 25, 2022
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

(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 lottery sports gaming self-service terminals, subject to approval by the director.

(C) Unless otherwise approved by the director, no type C sports gaming host will have more than two self-service terminals operational at the licensed facility.

(D) The director may prohibit type C sports gaming hosts from engaging in certain advertising and promotions deemed by the director to be inappropriate.

(E) Unless otherwise approved by the director, any costs associated with advertising or promotions initiated by the type C sports gaming host are the responsibility of the type C sports gaming host.

(F) The director may initiate advertising and promotional programs related to lottery sports gaming and/or any lottery product and may provide type C sports gaming host with such materials if deemed necessary.

(G) Responsible gambling materials provided by the lottery or type C sports gaming proprietor must be prominently displayed.

(H) The lottery office of security personnel will have unrestricted access to all areas of type C sports gaming host facility and records. Each type C sports gaming host must timely comply with all requests from the lottery.

(I) A type C sports gaming host will only accept wagers from a patron who is over twenty-one years of age and who is physically present on the premises of the facility.

Last updated September 26, 2022 at 8:44 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 3770.03, 3770.23, 3770.24, 3770.25
Amplifies: 3770.01, 3770.02, 3770.03, 3770.06, 3770.21
Five Year Review Date: 9/25/2027