Ohio HB476 authorizes online raffles under the Charitable Gaming Law.

Ohio HB476 amends the Charitable Gaming Law to authorize online raffles. These raffles can be conducted by selling electronic representations of tickets to participants, with winners determined by randomly selecting a unique ticket identifier from all tickets sold. Participants do not need to be physically present at the drawing to win a prize. The bill also outlines rules for electronic instant bingo, including licensing requirements, operational standards, and signage specifications. Charitable organizations must adhere to these rules to conduct electronic instant bingo legally.

Ohio HB476 authorizes online raffles under the Charitable Gaming Law.

Ohio HB476 amends the Charitable Gaming Law to authorize online raffles. These raffles can be conducted by selling electronic representations of tickets to participants, with winners determined by randomly selecting a unique ticket identifier from all tickets sold. Participants do not need to be physically present at the drawing to win a prize. The bill also outlines rules for electronic instant bingo, including licensing requirements, operational standards, and signage specifications. Charitable organizations must adhere to these rules to conduct electronic instant bingo legally.