Skill Games

Skill Games Division: (614) 387-0318 skillgames@casinocontrol.ohio.gov

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Oversight of skill-based amusement machines (SBAMs) was granted to the Ohio Casino Control Commission as part of the Casino Control Law passed in 2010. This authority was further detailed by the Ohio General Assembly in 2015, when the Commission was given jurisdiction over all persons conducting or participating in SBAM operations – including the ability to license, regulate and penalize in a manner consistent with the Commission’s responsibilities regarding casino gaming.

Licenses Related to Skill-Based Amusement Machines

License Type	Application Fee	Licensing Fee	Licensing Period
SBAM Key Employee	$25	$25	3 Years
Type-C SBAM Location	$25	$25	3 Years
Type-C SBAM Operator	$250	$250	3 Years
Type-B SBAM Operator	$125	$125	3 Years
SBAM Vendor	$250	$250	3 Years

* Licenses are valid for three years, and then must be renewed prior to the expiration date. During this period, the Commission has the authority to reopen an licensing investigation at any time. This ensures that Ohio licensees remain suitable to conduct or participate in skill-based amusement machine gaming.

Those applying for a license related to skill-based amusement machines (see license descriptions here) are encouraged to use the checklists below prior to beginning the application process to ensure they have all the documentation/information needed to complete their application.

SBAM Key Employee Checklist

SBAM Vendor Checklist

SBAM Type-B Operator Checklist

SBAM Type-C Operator Checklist

SBAM Location Checklist