College Sports Betting Gets OK From Ohio Regulator

Ohio General Assembly

HB 29 – the sports betting bill that currently awaits Gov. Mark DeWine’s signature – will allow for betting on college sports, according to Matt Chuler of the Ohio Casino Control Commission. The statement silences questions about potential restrictions on college sports, which were based … Read more

Ohio Sports Betting Bill Only Needs Governor DeWine Signature

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HB 29, a bill legalizing and regulating sports betting in Ohio, overwhelmingly passed both the Ohio Senate and Ohio House of Representatives on Wednesday. The bill now heads to Gov. Mark DeWine’s desk, where it is considered extremely likely to be signed into action, as … Read more

Ohio Sports Betting Bill Back On Track As House Reconvenes

Ohio Legislature

Ohio’s House and Senate have reconvened and legislators are hoping to come together and agree to regulate a sports betting industry. The Senate has passed SB 176 while the House is pushing for HB 29, both bills would open sports wagering in Ohio. These measures … Read more

Transgender Amendment Stalls Out Ohio Sports Betting Talks

Ohio House of Representatives

Three bills turned into two bills that would open sports betting in Ohio have stalled and the House adjourns for the summer on Wednesday, reconvening in mid-September. Amendments to the bills, including transgender bans from women competitions and adding NIL to sports betting legislation will … Read more

Ohio Sports Betting Bill Passes In The Senate, Move To House

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Senate Bill 176 that would regulate sports betting in Ohio has passed in the Senate and will now move to the House. This sports wagering proposal will open both retail and mobile sportsbooks in the Buckeye State. The Ohio Legislature has until December 31 to … Read more

Ohio Rep. Brigid Kelly Gives Update On Legal Sports Betting Outlook

Brigid Kelly

There have been no Ohio sports betting bills presented yet in the 2021 legislative session. Governor Mike DeWine has spoken out in favor of legalizing sports wagering in the Buckeye State, making an outcome more favorable with future proposals. Revenue generated from legal retail and … Read more

Ohio Senator Believes Legal Sports Betting Still Possible In 2020

Senator John Eklund

Senate Bill 111 that would make sports betting legal in Ohio is still on the table until the end of the year. This legislation comes with an 8% tax rate, a cap of 22 operators for an allowance of 2 licensed brands at each of … Read more