Sports betting operators warned about rule violations in Ohio

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This week, the Ohio Casino Control Commission warned the sports betting industry of violating their rules for advertisements.

Legalized sports betting goes into effect Sunday, January 1, but just days ahead of the launch the state has told operators to make their messages more clear.

"We do remind our advertisers that they can't be, you know, targeting those under the age of 21," said Jessica Franks with the Ohio Casino Control Commission.

Franks told 3News that the Ohio Casino Control Commission has granted licenses to more than 1,000 businesses. Most of the licenses are for sports betting kiosks, which will be inside bars, restaurants and grocery stores.

The Ohio Lottery Commission will oversee the kiosks, and told 3News that at least 750 retailers will have the kiosks operating on Sunday.

Franks told 3News that there will be 12 retail sportsbooks in the state of Ohio. The Browns, Cavaliers and the Guardians have all been approved to have a sportsbook inside their stadium.

The majority of sports bets will be placed online or with a mobile device. According to Franks, there will be 16 different operators launching platforms in the state of Ohio on Sunday.

Advertisements for sports betting operators have taken over social media platforms, televisions and the radio, but some have crosses the line drawn by the Ohio Casino Control Commission.

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