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Ohioans have no doubt seen commercials touting the various online sports betting platforms that hope to attract our dollars. We've also seen the "free" offers those companies are tossing out.
But Ohio law states those companies cannot use words such as "free" or "risk free" in their advertisements. They're also supposed to include an easily readable link for problem gamblers and cannot market to those under age 21. But it hasn't seemed to matter.
"We kept seeing these instances where the ads were violating the law as well as our rules," Jessica Franks, spokeswoman for the Ohio Casino Control Commission, told WSYX.
But Franks said she does not think this is a case of the betting platforms exploiting the law. The commission can, if this action persists, revoke a company's license.
They should not hesitate to use these harsher measures to ensure the companies profiting in Ohio are following our laws.