Ohio regulator proposes rule change to ban credit cards for gambling

The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) proposed an amendment to state gaming rules to change how residents fund their player accounts for online sports wagering.

Earlier this week, the OCCC submitted a rule change proposal to “remove credit cards as a funding option for deposit-enabled accounts” for sports gaming. The proposed rule change amends Ohio Adm.Code 3775-16-03, a provision concerning sports gaming accounts.

The proposed rule change would only allow sportsbook accounts to be funded using:

Promotional credits

Winnings

ACH transfers

Wire transfers

Corrections made by sports gaming providers with notifications sent to bettors

The state also allows funding by “any other means approved by the executive director”.

Ohio’s rulemaking process

The OCCC is allowing key stakeholders in gaming to weigh in on the proposed rule change. The regulator welcomes written comments, which must be submitted by May 15.

“While you will have some additional chances to comment on these rul..

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