Internet Gaming

Internet Gaming

When it comes to the complicated – and often confusing – world of online gaming and gambling, it’s important to have reliable, knowledgeable experts in your corner.

Our firm helped break the digital barrier into online charitable gaming, working with an Ohio-based charity to translate a raffle fundraiser into a permissible online environment.

We work closely with our clients to create the legal groundwork needed for an online gaming operation. Internet gaming encompasses any player-versus-player (PvP) context where participants are wagering on the game’s outcome. Currently, we can't advise clients on wagers on games of chance – like online poker or online casinos – because they are not permitted in Ohio or most other U.S. jurisdictions.

Our Services

  • Idea vetting: guiding a gaming operation to ensure outcome is skill-based, not determined by chance
  • Jurisdiction analysis: ascertaining compliance issues on the state level
  • Terms of use: creating and drafting conditions between operator and players
  • Interaction with regulatory agencies
  • Online charity fundraisers

Our Clients

From website operators looking to enable wagers on PvP games to charitable organizations looking to expand their fundraising presence online, our clients include any group planning to conduct online gaming activities that are already lawful in real-world scenarios.

You can also learn more by visiting OhioGamingLaw.com, our free resource for Ohio gaming updates and insight.


People

Robert Dove

Director + Chair, Gaming + Sports Betting Practice

614-462-5443Email
Steve Tugend

Director + Chair, Government Affairs Practice

614-462-5424Email

Publications + Presentations

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Sorry, Kalshi- Ohio Court Says Sports Betting by Another Name Is Still Sports Betting

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The Guardian Governor: Protecting Sports Gaming Integrity or Overstepping his Authority?

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Is iGaming Coming to Ohio?

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Guns, Gaming, Marijuana, Opioids and Alcoholic Beverages

On June 5, Robert joined National Business Institute’s webinar for a comprehensive discussion to recognize the boundaries between lawful and unlawful activities concerning firearms, alcoholic beverages, painkillers, and more. During this six hour CLE, Robert helped attendees gain a better understanding of the laws governing gambling in Ohio. Robert also provided legislative updates and explained how to ensure your clients are in compliance with Ohio law when operating sweepstakes, contests, or promotions for their businesses. 

National Business Institute Webinar