Days later, shortly after sports betting began in the state, the OCCC cited DraftKings, Caesars Entertainment, and BetMGM for violating responsible gaming standards in their advertising materials. DraftKings, specifically, was 토토사이트 cited for ads that did not include conspicuous statements promoting responsible gaming practices. In addition, commission staff found ads that violated standards regarding free bet credits.
In the ads, DraftKings offered $200 in free bet credits if a customer first wagered at least $5. Under Ohio rules, sports betting operators can only promote something as free if the customer doesn’t need to put up their own money first to receive it.
The OCCC recommended a $150K fine for that violation.
Jacob List, DraftKings director of regulatory operations, told the commission that underage customers received the promotional mailer after the company used its customer database for daily fantasy sports players in Ohio. That database, though, wasn’t filtered to exclude those under 21 years of age. The database has since been updated, List said.
On the other count, List said DraftKings has now created a new team within its marketing department that will review advertisements to ensure they meet state regulations. DraftKings has also updated its training documents.
The commission approved the agreement, which calls for the Boston-based company to pay $500K in fines.
Caesars agreed to pay its $150K fine, and the OCCC approved that agreement at last month’s meeting. That leaves BetMGM as the only operator yet to resolve its citation with the state.
Companies that don’t reach agreements can appeal their citations within 30 days of the notice of violation.
