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Ohio mobile management provider bonds.
$5,000.

A company that runs online (Type A) sports gaming on behalf of an Ohio proprietor — a mobile management services provider — must post a $500,000 surety bond payable to the state and be licensed by the Ohio Casino Control Commission. Ours is $5,000, set by our carrier’s rate book for this bond, with a soft credit pull only.

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Required for an MMSP license under ORC 3775.05, payable to the State of Ohio
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Licensed by the Ohio Casino Control Commission for Type A (online / mobile) sports gaming
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Soft credit pull only — never a hard inquiry, never affects your score, and the price stays $5,000 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.

UNDERWRITER REVIEW

Reviewed & approved

A half-million-dollar bond gets a real underwriting look — expect to share company financials. An underwriter works with you directly; the soft pull never affects your score.

ON APPROVAL

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 MMSP bond actually guarantees

Ohio authorizes sports gaming under ORC Chapter 3775, regulated by the Ohio Casino Control Commission. A mobile management services provider is a company that contracts with a Type A (online) sports gaming proprietor to operate the sports gaming on the proprietor’s behalf, and must be licensed under ORC 3775.05.

As part of that license, an MMSP must post and maintain a $500,000 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. Because the amount is large, the bond is underwritten on your company’s financial strength; the soft credit pull informs that review and never affects anyone’s personal score.

ORC 3775.05 (Casino Control Commission)Ohio Revised Code 3775.05 governs the licensing of mobile management services providers by the Ohio Casino Control Commission to operate Type A (online) sports gaming on behalf of a proprietor. An MMSP must post and maintain a $500,000 surety bond payable to the state. Confirm the current requirement with the Commission.

You need this bond if you're

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

One short form to start the file.

Submit the application with a one-time soft-pull consent. A $500,000 bond is underwritten, so expect to share company financials — an underwriter works with you directly.

Start the application →
FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Ohio MMSP bond?The premium is $5,000 — set by our carrier’s rate book for this specific bond, the same for every operator. The $500,000 bond amount is set by ORC 3775.05, so there is no quote process on the price.
Do I pay the $500,000?No. You pay $5,000 per year of term. The $500,000 is the surety's maximum liability to the state — it's not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.
How is the difference from a Type B bond?A mobile (Type A / online) provider posts a $500,000 bond as an MMSP. A management services provider working with a Type B (in-person) proprietor posts a $100,000 bond. They are different licenses with different bond amounts.
Is there a credit check?A quick soft credit check may apply — never a hard inquiry, no impact on anyone's score. Because the amount is large, underwriting also reviews company financials, but the price stays $5,000: credit and financials affect 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.

$5,000, short application to start, soft pull only. Free until issued.

Your price$5,000
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