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Ohio management provider bonds.
$1,000.

A company that runs in-person (Type B) sports gaming on behalf of an Ohio proprietor — a management services provider — must post a $100,000 surety bond payable to the state and be licensed by the Ohio Casino Control Commission. Ours is $1,000, set by our carrier’s rate book for this bond, with a soft credit pull only.

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Required for an MSP license under ORC Chapter 3775, payable to the State of Ohio
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Licensed by the Ohio Casino Control Commission for Type B (in-person) sports gaming
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Soft credit pull only — never a hard inquiry, never affects your score, and the price stays $1,000 either way
A-ratedA.M. Best carriersSoft pullnever affects your score1–3 yrterms available
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How it works

Three steps to bonded.

Your Casino Control Commission license needs this bond on file. Here’s the process:

TODAY · ONLINE

Apply once, online

Company details, ownership, effective date. The only extra step is a one-time consent to a soft credit pull.

WITHIN 48 HOURS

Reviewed & approved

Most of these clear quickly; for a six-figure bond underwriting may look at company financials, and an underwriter reaches out within 48 hours if needed. The soft pull never affects your score.

1–2 BUSINESS DAYS

E-sign & file with the Commission

Pay and receive the executed bond, payable to the State of Ohio, ready to file with the Casino Control Commission. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the Commission insists.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the MSP bond actually guarantees

Ohio authorizes sports gaming under ORC Chapter 3775, regulated by the Ohio Casino Control Commission. A management services provider is a company that contracts with a Type B (in-person) sports gaming proprietor to operate the sports gaming on the proprietor’s behalf, and must be licensed by the Commission.

As part of that license, an MSP must post and maintain a $100,000 surety bond payable to the state. The bond backs the operator’s compliance with Ohio’s sports gaming law and the Commission’s rules — it stands behind the integrity of the gaming operation and the operator’s obligations to the state.

It is not insurance for you — if the state recovers against the bond, you repay the surety. The Type B (in-person) MSP bond is $100,000; the Type A (online / mobile) MMSP bond is the larger $500,000 figure. We issue this one at $1,000, set by our carrier’s rate book, with a soft credit pull only.

ORC Chapter 3775 (Casino Control Commission)Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3775 governs sports gaming under the Ohio Casino Control Commission. A management services provider that operates Type B (in-person) sports gaming on behalf of a proprietor must be licensed and post and maintain a $100,000 surety bond payable to the state — distinct from the $500,000 bond a mobile (Type A) management services provider posts. Confirm the current requirement with the Commission.

You need this bond if you're

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An in-person sportsbook operator running Type B sports gaming for an Ohio proprietor
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Applying for an MSP license with the Ohio Casino Control Commission
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Renewing an MSP license whose bond is expiring or non-renewing
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Replacing a surety that exited the gaming bond market

One application, issued instantly.

Submit the application with a one-time soft-pull consent. For a six-figure bond, underwriting may review company financials — most still issue within 1–2 business days.

Start the application →
FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Ohio MSP bond?The premium is $1,000 — set by our carrier’s rate book for this specific bond, the same for every operator. The $100,000 bond amount is set by Ohio’s sports gaming law, so there is no quote process on the price.
Do I pay the $100,000?No. You pay $1,000 per year of term. The $100,000 is the surety's maximum liability to the state — it's not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.
How is this different from the $500,000 bond?A management services provider works with a Type B (in-person) proprietor and posts a $100,000 bond. A mobile management services provider works with a Type A (online) proprietor and posts a $500,000 bond. Different license, different amount.
Is there a credit check?A quick soft credit check may apply — never a hard inquiry, no impact on anyone's score. For a six-figure bond, underwriting may also review company financials, but the price stays $1,000: that affects approval, never the price.
When does it renew?Terms run 1, 2, or 3 years — your choice at purchase. The bond must stay active for your license to stay valid; we send renewal notices 60 and 30 days out.
Which A-rated carriers underwrite these bonds?Typically Arch Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+) or Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (A.M. Best A). Which one writes your bond depends on the bond type and your state. The carrier's name and official signature are printed on the bond you receive.
How do I contact Light RFP about this bond?Email insurance@lightrfp.com. It reaches the bond team at Light RFP Risk Management Services LLC (NY DFS License # PC-1978982). Write to us about quotes, applications, bond forms or certificates. We will respond within 24 hours.
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The Commission needs this bond on file.

$1,000, short application, soft pull only, e-signed in 1–2 business days. Free until issued.

Your price$1,000
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