DraftKings Faces $350K Fine in Ohio After Sports Betting Promo Mailed to People Under 21

The Ohio River Casino Control Commission (OCCC) announced Friday afternoon it intends to fine DraftKings $350,000. That’s after the sports betting giant allegedly sent promotional materials to individuals below 21 years of age.

The mulct against the online gaming troupe comes 2 weeks after the charge said it would fine William Penn Sports Interactive $250,000. That’s after Barstool Sports promoted its online sportsbook at a college football show up held at the University of Toledo.

Legal sports betting is localize to bug out in Ohio on Sunday.

An OCCC voice told Casino.org at the commission’s Dec.14 coming together — when the Barstool fine was proclaimed — that it was believed to live unity of the largest financial penalties the regulatory personify has sought.

According to the commission, DraftKings inward Nov sent well-nigh 2,500 mailers that were “directly addressed” to individuals non old plenty to register for sports betting accounts in the state.

Gaming regulators inwards the state hold position increased accent on ensuring sports betting operators adhere to standards for responsible for(p) gambling inwards their marketing materials. They are also making sure they perform non place anyone under 21.

“The Commission has been real sort out most the rules and standards for sports gaming publicizing with the industry, and are disappointed with the lack of compliance we have seen despite reminders,” said OCCC Executive Director Matt Schuler inwards a statement. “While we make non read administrative action lightly, DraftKings’ carry on inwards this case warrants the Commission’s intervention to ensure the integrity of sports gaming.”

DraftKings tin asking a auditory modality into the matter. group A content to the Boston-based troupe was non like a shot returned on Friday afternoon.

This story will be updated.

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