The bill proposes comprehensive amendments to the Ohio Revised Code to legalize and regulate internet gambling, including internet lottery gaming and online horse racing wagering. It establishes a framework for oversight by the Ohio Casino Control Commission, which will be responsible for licensing and regulating internet gambling operators. The bill introduces new sections and modifies existing ones, including the creation of a charitable law fund to support the expenses of the attorney general's office related to charitable gaming. Additionally, it outlines the taxation structure for internet gambling services, ensuring that the state benefits financially from this new industry. The bill also includes provisions for the licensing process, requiring applicants to undergo criminal background checks and submit fingerprints.
Furthermore, the legislation addresses various aspects of gaming regulation, including the transfer of authority over bingo and sweepstakes from the Attorney General to the Ohio Casino Control Commission, effective January 1, 2027. It mandates the continuation of existing licenses and rules during the transition period and outlines the responsibilities of the commission in overseeing gaming activities. The bill emphasizes the importance of responsible gaming practices, including the establishment of a voluntary exclusion program for individuals seeking to limit their gambling participation. Overall, the bill aims to modernize Ohio's gambling laws, enhance regulatory oversight, and ensure compliance while promoting responsible gaming practices.
Statutes affected: As Introduced: 109.32, 109.572, 119.12, 121.95, 131.02, 173.121, 718.031, 959.05, 1309.109, 1711.09, 1716.21, 2915.01, 2915.02, 2915.06, 2915.061, 2915.08, 2915.081, 2915.082, 2915.09, 2915.091, 2915.092, 2915.093, 2915.094, 2915.095, 2915.10, 2915.101, 2915.11, 2915.12, 2915.13, 2915.14, 2915.15, 2923.121, 2927.21, 2933.51, 3123.89, 3123.90, 3517.091, 3763.01, 3769.03, 3769.031, 3769.04, 3769.041, 3769.05, 3769.06, 3769.07, 3769.071, 3769.072, 3769.08, 3769.082, 3769.083, 3769.084, 3769.085, 3769.087, 3769.089, 3769.0810, 3769.09, 3769.091, 3769.10, 3769.101, 3769.12, 3769.13, 3769.131, 3769.14, 3769.20, 3769.201, 3769.21, 3769.22, 3769.25, 3769.26, 3769.27, 3770.02, 3770.03, 3770.05, 3770.06, 3770.07, 3770.071, 3770.072, 3770.073, 3770.08, 3770.10, 3770.13, 3770.21, 3770.24, 3770.25, 3770.99, 3772.01, 3772.02, 3772.03, 3772.031, 3772.04, 3772.062, 3772.07, 3772.09, 3772.091, 3772.10, 3772.13, 3772.131, 3772.15, 3772.16, 3772.17, 3772.18, 3772.23, 3772.31, 3772.37, 3772.99, 3774.01, 3774.02, 3774.03, 3774.04, 3774.09, 3775.01, 3775.02, 3775.03, 3775.06, 3775.09, 3775.10, 3775.11, 3775.13, 3775.99, 4301.03, 4301.58, 4303.17, 5701.11, 5747.01, 5747.02, 5747.062, 5747.063, 5747.08, 5747.12, 5747.20, 5751.01, 5753.01, 5753.021, 5753.03, 5753.031, 5907.18, 3768.20, 3777.03, 3777.04, 2915.07, 3768.18, 3768.04, 3768.16, 3768.17, 3768.05, 3768.06, 3768.02, 3768.07, 3768.08, 3768.09, 3768.14, 3768.13, 3768.15, 3768.19, 3768.10, 3768.11, 3768.12, 3769.01, 3769.02, 3770.01, 3770.011, 3768.21, 3769.021, 3770.23, 3772.25, 3775.16, 5747.064