Last Updated Sep 23, 2022, 09:43 AM ET
Legal Ohio sports betting will arrive on Jan. 1, 2023, in the Buckeye State.
On Dec. 22, 2021, Gov. Mike DeWine signed Ohio sports betting into law, guaranteeing the arrival of legal online and retail wagering. Ohio’s sports bettors could see dozens of online sportsbooks arrive in 2023, with as many as 24 betting apps set to launch on day one.
Operators of the best sportsbooks — including FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, and BetRivers — are positioning themselves for what could be the most significant legal sports betting launch of the year in the USA.
Stay tuned as we keep this page updated with the latest developments in Ohio sports betting.
Follow our U.S. legal tracker for the latest news on states with legal sports betting and for each state's sports betting progress.
Ohio’s numerous sports betting bills have undergone minor tinkering and extreme overhauls since the state first looked to legalize sports wagering. But Ohioans can finally breathe easy. After more than five months of little progress, legal wagering is officially in the cards for Buckeye State bettors.
The following timeline summarizes the history of sports betting in Ohio:
Sept. 21, 2022: Regulators approve 10 Ohio sports betting proprietor licenses. The Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Cleveland Guardians are among the licensees to obtain conditional approval to partner with sportsbook operators and offer sports betting in Ohio.
Sept. 7, 2022: Matt Schuler, Executive Director of the OCCC, says that 33% of Ohio sports betting applicants have omitted key information from their submitted sports betting applications. The companies are given a new Oct. 5, 2022, deadline.
Aug. 17, 2022: Ohio awards 200 Type-C sports betting licenses.
Aug. 15, 2022: Betway, MaximBet, and Prophet Exchange apply for second skin licenses. Should the OCCC approve their applications, the three operators will be permitted to go live on Jan. 1, 2023.
Aug. 11, 2022: It is revealed that Instabet, the official online sports betting partner of Hall of Fame Village, is now known as Betr Sportsbook, a "micro-betting" (live betting) focused sportsbook backed by social media personality and professional boxer Jake Paul.
Aug. 10, 2022: Forty-two Kroger locations are pre-approved as Type-C sports betting operators in Ohio, allowing each grocery store to feature betting kiosks in 2023. Bettors will also be able to cash winning bets at 205 Kroger stores across the state.
Aug. 3, 2022: Approximately 1,000 restaurants and bars have applied for Type-C sports betting licenses in Ohio. These locations, if approved, would feature self-service sports betting kiosks.
Ohio Casino Control Commission Executive Director Matt Schuler confirms that licensed Ohio sports betting operators will be permitted to offer legal wagering at the stroke of midnight on Jan. 1, 2023.
July 19, 2022: The owner of BetRivers applies for a mobile sports betting license four days shy of the July 15, 2022 deadline. As a result, there is no certainty that BetRivers — which aims to partner with Hollywood Casino Columbus — will be approved to go live in Ohio by Jan. 1, 2023.
July 19, 2022: Matt Schuler, executive director of the Ohio Casino Control Commission, underscores the OCCC's commitment to vetting all Ohio sports betting applicants thoroughly.
July 18, 2022: With 22 Type-A applications submitted ahead of the July 15 deadline, Ohio sports bettors could see nearly two dozen online sportsbooks go live on Jan. 1, 2023.
July 13, 2022: A Cincinnati Bengals and Betfred partnership is struck, making the British bookmaker the NFL team’s official sports betting partner.
July 12, 2022: Bettors are backing Ohio State to win the College Football Playoff National Championship in a big way: The Buckeyes have garnered three times as much money as any other team over at BetMGM.
July 11, 2022: FanDuel, Fanatics, and the Cincinnati Bengals apply for licenses as the march toward legal Ohio sports betting continues. The first window for applications for retail and online sports betting licenses closes July 15, 2022.
July 1, 2022: Ohio sports betting applications continue to file in as HOF Village Newco applies for Type-A and Type-B sports gaming proprietor licenses. Hall of Fame Village partnered with Rush Street Interactive (RSI) in December 2021.
June 30, 2022: Penn Sports Interactive LLC applies for a mobile management services provider license in Ohio.
June 29, 2022: Elys Gameboard Technologies applies for a Type-C license. The company will look to offer its technology to local bars and restaurants with sports betting kiosks in 2023.
June 22, 2022: DraftKings applies for a mobile management services provider license. JACK Cleveland Casino and JACK Thistledown Racino apply for Type-A and Type-B licenses.
June 20, 2022: In addition to PointsBet, sportsbook operator BetMGM also applied for its Ohio sports betting license.
June 16, 2022: PointsBet submits an application for a mobile management services provider license.
June 15, 2022: The Ohio sports betting application window opens for online and retail operators. BetMGM submits applications for mobile management services provider and management services provider licenses. The two licenses would allow BetMGM to partner with a Type-A (online) and Type-B (retail) licensee.
June 1, 2022: The OCCC announces Ohio sports betting will launch on Jan. 1, 2023; Caesars Racebook launches in Ohio and Florida.
May 23, 2022: The Ohio Casino Control Commission anticipates receiving about 3,000 license applications for the launch of sports betting in the Buckeye State, meaning that the universal go-live date will likely be close to or on Jan. 1, 2023.
May 18, 2022: The OCCC confirms it will reveal Ohio's sports betting launch date on June 1.
May 4, 2022: The Ohio Casino Control Commission confirms its plans to have a universal go-live date, meaning all approved operators will launch on the same day. The OCCC also reveals that operators can begin submitting applications for sports betting licenses on June 15, 2022.
April 26, 2022: Bally's Interactive and the Cleveland Browns announce a deal that will make Bally Bet the official sports betting partner of the team when legal wagering arrives. The agreement is pending licensing and regulatory approvals in Ohio.
April 5, 2022: The betJACK sports betting app goes live in Ohio. The free-to-play platform aims to give Ohioans the opportunity to get their reps in ahead of the state's upcoming online sports betting launch.
March 16, 2022: The PGA Tour and betParx partner for a mobile sportsbook license in the state.
Feb. 28, 2022: Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Co. (HOFV) inks a deal with Genesis Global. The ten-year pact makes Genesis the official mobile sports betting partner of HOFV.
Feb. 24, 2022: Caesars and the Cleveland Cavaliers strike a partnership to open a retail sportsbook on the street level of Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Feb. 18, 2022: DraftKings reports that market access has been secured in Ohio, setting the stage for the sports betting operator to launch its mobile platform once legal wagering comes to fruition.
Feb. 13, 2022: The Cincinnati Bengals fell to the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi stadium in Super Bowl 56.
Feb. 8, 2022: Fubo Sportsbook and the Cleveland Cavaliers enter into a market access agreement, positioning Fubo as the official mobile sports betting partner of the Cavs.
Jan. 18, 2022: The Ohio Casino Control Commission releases "Batch 1" of the state's sports betting rules. The 21-page document outlines general provisions, provisional licensing, certified independent testing laboratories, and certified independent integrity monitors.
Dec. 22, 2021: Gov. Mike DeWine signs HB 29 into law, guaranteeing Ohio will launch legal sports betting by Jan. 1, 2023.
Dec. 8, 2021: The Senate and the House both approve amendments made to HB 29. The legislation goes to Gov. Mike DeWine for his signature. Legal online and retail sports betting is coming to Ohio.
Dec. 6, 2021: Sen. Schuring confirms that state lawmakers "have an agreement on sports gaming" that would hand out licenses no later than Jan. 1, 2023.
Dec. 1, 2021: Rep. Bill Seitz, Sen. Kirk Schuring, and Rep. Jay Edwards agree upon revisions to Ohio sports betting language in HB 29 and send the bill to the Legislative Service Commission.
Nov. 11, 2021: Details on a path to legalization remain scant. Legislation sits with a conference committee formed in October, and the typically upbeat Sen. Schuring remains confident yet cautious on a 2021 rollout.
Oct. 25, 2021: Sen. Schuring proclaims 90% of Ohio's sports betting bill is agreed upon, citing sportsbook licenses — and where exactly sports betting will take place — as the primary issue yet to be resolved.
June 2021: The Senate passes SB 176 by a vote of 30-2. Looking to legalize sports betting before the House’s summer break, Sen. Schuring makes an amendment to HB 29. The Senate passes HB 29, but the bill won't be heard by the House until fall 2021.
May 2021: Sen. Kirk Schuring introduces SB 176 as the latest sports betting legislation in Ohio. The bill calls for 20 mobile licenses and 20 standalone retail licenses.
May 2020: The Ohio House of Representatives passes HB 194, calling for the Ohio Lottery Commission to regulate all sports gambling in Ohio. The bill eventually dies in the Senate.
May 2018: SCOTUS overturns the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), opening the door for states to set their own sports betting laws.
Jan. 2018: Ohio becomes the 18th state to legalize daily fantasy sports, as then-Gov. John Kasich enacts the Buckeye State’s DFS bill into law.
Ohioans can look forward to legal online sports betting — with remote registration — on Jan. 1, 2023. Bettors will be able to register, make account deposits, claim bonuses, and place wagers from anywhere within the state.
Ohio’s sports betting legislation calls for 25 Type-A licenses for casinos, professional sports teams, and venues. These licensees will be awarded two online skins each.
Additionally, 40 Type-B licenses will be up for grabs in the Buckeye State. These licenses are earmarked for retail-only sportsbooks.
With Ohio's eight professional teams, two big events (Nascar and PGA), and 11 casinos and racinos, 21 Type-A and Type-B licenses are sure to be accounted for. This would leave four Type-A and 19 Type-B licenses remaining.
Type-C licenses are also available for self-service or clerk-operated kiosks located in bars and restaurants will valid liquor licenses.
Legal online sports betting won't go live in Ohio until Jan. 1, 2023, but that won't keep eager sportsbooks from delivering enticing pre-launch sports betting welcome offers in the Buckeye State. If you’re looking to get an extra early start in anticipation of the new year, these are the best pre-launch Ohio sports betting bonuses and promo codes available:
Hard Rock Sportsbook - $300 bonus bet: Ohio sports bettors awaiting the launch of legal sports betting can lock in bonus bet money if they download the Hard Rock Sportsbook app and register an account. The bonus amount depends upon when you sign up — if you do so before Oct. 1, 2022, you'll get a $300 bonus bet. Remember: You'll need to place a wager of $100 or more within 14 days of the official launch to claim your bonus.
As we inch closer to Ohio's Jan. 1, 2023, go-live date, several sportsbooks have begun striking market access deals with hopeful Type-A and Type-B licensees. Here's a list of conditionally approved sports betting proprietor licensees:
|
Proprietor |
Type-A partner |
Type-B partner |
Application status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belterra Park |
FanDuel Betway |
FanDuel | Conditionally approved |
| Cincinnati Bengals | Betfred | N/A | Conditionally approved |
| Cincinnati Reds | Underdog | BetMGM | Conditionally approved |
| Cleveland Browns | Bally Bet | Bally Bet | Conditionally approved |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | Fubo | Caesars | Conditionally approved |
| Cleveland Guardians | bet365 | BetFanatics | Conditionally approved |
| Columbus Blue Jackets |
BetFanatics Prophet Exchange |
BetFanatics | Conditionally approved |
| Columbus Crew | Tipico | Tipico | Conditionally approved |
| FC Cincinnati | SuperBook | SuperBook | Conditionally approved |
| Hollywood Casino Columbus | Barstool | Barstool | Conditionally approved |
| Hollywood Casino Toledo | DraftKings | Barstool | Conditionally approved |
| Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley | PointsBet | Barstool | Conditionally approved |
| Hollywood Gaming Dayton Raceway | BetRivers | Barstool | Conditionally approved |
| JACK Cleveland Casino |
MaximBet PlayUp |
betJACK | Conditionally approved |
| JACK Thistledown Racino | WynnBET | betJACK | Conditionally approved |
| MGM Northfield Park | BetMGM | BetMGM | Conditionally approved |
| Muirfield Village Gold Club | betPARX | betPARX | Conditionally approved |
| Scioto Downs | Caesars | Caesars | Conditionally approved |
On June 20, 2022, Hard Rock Sportsbook launched its Ohio mobile app, allowing Ohioans to pre-register more than six months ahead of legal Ohio sports betting.
A handful — or more — of the following operators will be among the first wave of legal Ohio sports betting sites:
Note: Bolded sports teams, venues, gaming corporations, and casinos represent recent market access agreements and formal Type-A and Type-B applications, while the remaining projected partnerships have yet to be confirmed.
|
Sportsbook |
Online partner |
Retail partner |
Retail sportsbook |
Odds provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cleveland Browns |
Cleveland Browns |
FirstEnergy Stadium |
Bet.Works |
|
|
Hollywood Casino Columbus |
Hollywood Casino, |
Hollywood Casino (Columbus and Toledo), |
Kambi |
|
|
Cleveland Guardians |
N/A |
N/A |
bet365 |
|
|
BetFanatics |
Columbus Blue Jackets |
Columbus Blue Jackets, Cleveland Guardians |
Nationwide Arena, Progressive Field |
TBD |
|
Cincinnati Bengals |
N/A |
N/A |
Playtech |
|
|
betJACK |
TBD |
JACK Cleveland Casino, JACK Thistledown Racino |
JACK Cleveland Casino, JACK Thistledown Racino |
TBD |
|
Miami Valley Gaming and Racing |
N/A |
N/A |
IGT |
|
|
MGM Northfield Park |
MGM Northfield Park, Cincinnati Reds, Cedar Downs |
MGM Northfield Park, Cedar Downs OTB, Great American Ball Park |
BetMGM |
|
|
Muirfield Village Golf Club |
Muirfield Village Golf Club |
Muirfield Village Golf Club |
Kambi |
|
|
Betr |
Hall of Fame Village |
N/A |
N/A |
TBD |
|
Hollywood Casino Columbus |
Pro Football Hall of Fame |
Hall of Fame Village |
Kambi |
|
|
Boyd Gaming |
N/A |
N/A |
DGC |
|
|
Scioto Downs |
Cleveland Cavaliers, Scioto Downs |
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Scioto Downs |
Caesars |
|
|
Hollywood Casino Toledo |
TBD |
TBD |
SBTech |
|
|
Boyd Gaming |
Belterra Park Cincinnati |
Belterra Park Cincinnati |
Flutter |
|
|
Cleveland Cavaliers |
Cleveland Cavaliers |
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
Fubo |
|
|
Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati |
Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati |
Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati |
GiG |
|
|
JACK Cleveland Casino |
N/A |
N/A |
Kambi |
|
|
Out the Gate |
SPIRE Institute |
SPIRE Institute |
SPIRE Institute |
TBD |
|
JACK Cleveland Casino |
N/A |
N/A |
PlayUp |
|
|
Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley |
Harry Buffalo |
Harry Buffalo |
Kambi |
|
|
Prophet Exchange |
Columbus Blue Jackets |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
FC Cincinnati |
FC Cincinnati |
TBD |
IGT |
|
|
Columbus Crew |
N/A |
N/A |
Tipico |
|
|
Underdog |
Cincinnati Reds |
N/A |
N/A |
TBD |
|
Penn National Gaming |
N/A |
N/A |
Kambi |
|
|
JACK Thistledown Racino |
N/A |
N/A |
GAN |
Legal sports betting won’t be coming to Ohio until January 2023. Until then, Ohioans do have options nearby.
Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia have legalized and regulated mobile and in-person sports betting. As long as you are physically present in one of these states, you’ll be able to place a sports bet. For online bettors, it’s as easy as downloading a mobile app, entering your personal information, and making your first deposit.
Anyone over 21 will be able to place a sports bet in Ohio once it's readily available. Sports betting should be convenient and accessible in Ohio, with retail sportsbooks located in major cities and online sportsbooks just a click away.
Here's everything you'll need to know before placing your first sports bet in the Buckeye State.
Legal ageSports betting will be available to adults 21 and over in Ohio.
Mobile bettingMobile sports betting will be coming to Ohio in 2023. With 25 Type-A licenses available, and licensees permitted to partner with two online sportsbook operators each, Buckeye bettors could have more options than any other U.S. state.
Remote registrationRemote registration has also been included in HB 29. This will allow Ohio sports bettors to register, make deposits, and place bets from anywhere in-state. Fully remote registration will be a huge win for gamblers in the Buckeye State.
Within state bordersIn states with legal and regulated sports betting, sports bets can only be placed by those physically located in said states. This will ring true in Ohio as well. When online sportsbooks are up and running, Ohioans will have to confirm they have both feet on the ground in Ohio before placing a wager.
Retail sportsbooksThere are no legal retail sportsbooks operating in Ohio in 2022. However, HB 29 calls for 40 retail sports betting licenses (Type-B licenses) to be handed out to casinos, racinos, and professional sports venues.
It stands to reason that Ohio’s four major casinos — located in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Toledo — will feature physical sports betting facilities on or off-site when permitted.
Taxable winningsAll gambling winnings are taxed at both the federal and state level in Ohio. Sports bet winnings should be no different.
Expect to pay a withholding tax of 25% of all winnings when you provide your SSN. This amount may creep up to 28% should you prefer not to provide this information. Additionally, a state tax of 4% will be docked from your winnings as well.
With Gov. DeWine's signature, it will only be a matter of time before Ohioans are placing legal sports bets online and in retail sportsbooks. House Bill 29 calls for 25 mobile licenses and 40 retail licenses.
Unfortunately, Ohioans won't be wagering until Jan. 1, 2023.
All approved sportsbooks must launch on the same dayNo sports betting in 2022Ohioans will be able to place their first bets remotely or physically. Wagers will be able to be placed online using a sports betting mobile app or an online sportsbook. Retail sportsbooks will be an option for those looking to bet in person.
There should be plenty of options for Ohio sports bettors when legal sports wagering launches in the Buckeye State on Jan. 1. Before registering with a sportsbook, players should check out some (early) reviews and look over the bonuses offered by each provider.
Line shopping is recommended here as well. Finding the most favorable betting lines will ensure you maximize the return on your hard-earned cash.
Ohio sports bettors will have the option to sign up with a sportsbook from the comfort of their own homes (or anywhere else in the state). The registration process can be completed by entering some personal information and verifying your identity with a driver’s license or SSN.
Online sportsbooks regularly entice players with promotions and bonuses. Ohio sportsbooks will be no different. Expect to encounter bonuses such as risk-free bets, no-deposit bonuses, and deposit matches.
Once you’ve chosen a sportsbook and claimed your bonus offer, it’ll be time to add some funds to your account. Ohio should follow in the footsteps of other states with legal sports betting by allowing you to use PayPal, credit/debit, bank transfers. PayNearMe, and more.
Don’t overlook the transaction fees associated with some of these payment methods. Always check your bank’s or financial institution’s terms and conditions before moving forward with your deposit.
All of the popular bet types will be available to Ohio sports bettors. These include moneylines, Over/Unders (totals), point spreads, parlays, teasers, futures, and live bets.
It will be important to shop around before placing your first Ohio sports bet. Not all Ohio sportsbooks will offer players the same betting lines, so take your time to identify the most favorable betting opportunities when legal options become available.
Check out the terms and conditions associated with fund withdrawals from your chosen OH sportsbook. These transactions could be immediate or take one to two days to process.
Depending on the withdrawal method you choose, there may be fees attached to this transaction as well.
Ohio will follow other states by using American odds as the default option to show you betting odds. Look for a minus sign (-) to spot favorites. The number that follows will tell you the amount you’ll have to wager to walk away with $100 in winnings. For example, -180 odds mean you need to risk $180 to win $100.
Underdogs are accompanied by a plus sign (+). The number here represents the amount you’ll win when betting $100. For example, +110 odds indicate a bet of $100 would net you $110 if the underdog comes out on top.
If you’d like to view odds as fractions or decimals, check out our odds converter.
For now, the answer is simple: All sports bets are off-limits. When Ohio does offer legal sports betting, Ohio bettors will still be prohibited from placing wagers on amateur athletes under the age of 18.
This section will be updated as Ohio's sports betting landscape starts to take shape.
Gamblers may not bet on political events in Ohio or any other U.S. state.
Betting on entertainment awards, such as the Oscars, is not permitted in Ohio.
It is illegal to bet on esports in Ohio. However, esports wagering is included in HB29 and will soon be permitted.
Ohio bettors will be permitted to place wagers on in-state college teams. Many other states allow sports bettors to get in on the college sports action but limit this to out-of-state teams.
It’s not always best to put your money where your mouth is when backing your favorite squad.
Sports bettors should always be careful when risking their bankroll. Do your due diligence before blindly laying action on your hometown team. Our how to bet guides are a great place to start.
Ohio is relatively new to the world of gambling. The first casino opened in 2012, and the state has yet to legalize any form of online gambling other than pari-mutuel horse race betting.
CasinoThere are four casinos and seven racinos in Ohio. The state’s casinos have been strategically placed in its four major cities — Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Toledo.
Each casino offers a full lineup of games, including slots, blackjack, roulette, craps, and baccarat. Ohio’s racinos have been limited to VLT (video lottery terminals) only.
As online casinos are illegal in Ohio, gamblers are limited to sweepstakes casinos. Chumba Casino and LuckyLand Slots are popular sweepstakes options.
PokerThirty-three poker rooms can be found in Ohio’s four major cities. Online poker, however, is illegal in the Buckeye State.
Global Poker, which follows a sweepstakes model, remains the only legal online poker option in Ohio.
Horse racingHorse racing enthusiasts can take in live races year-round at one of Ohio’s seven racinos. Ohio bettors are also free to place bets online with Caesars Racebook, TVG, TwinSpires, or BetAmerica — the best horse racing betting sites in the U.S.
Daily fantasy sportsOhio legalized daily fantasy sports (DFS) in January 2018, though it took over two years for operators to obtain licenses to offer games in the Buckeye State. The most popular sites include DraftKings, FanDuel, Yahoo! Fantasy Sports, and StatHero.
The wait will soon be over for eager Ohio sports bettors.
Consult our Ohio table below to keep track of all relevant information related to the Ohio sports betting launch:
| Ohio sports betting launch date | Jan. 1, 2023 |
| Legal age for betting | 21 |
| Online sports betting | Coming soon ✅ |
| Number of betting licenses | 25 Type-A; 40 Type-B |
| Number of betting sites | Up to 24 on Jan. 1 |
| Remote registration | Yes ✅ |
| Retail sportsbooks | Coming soon ✅ |
| Online casino sites | No ❌ |
| Online poker | No ❌ |
| Retail casinos | Yes ✅ |
| Betting on college sports | Coming soon ✅ |
| Betting on esports | Coming soon ✅ |
| State population | 11.76 million |
| Total handle (2021) | N/A |
| Tax rate | 33% |
| State regulator | Ohio Casino Control Commission |
The unfortunate reality is that problem gambling remains an issue in all states with legalized and regulated gambling. For Ohioans, multiple organizations have put numerous resources into place to support those with gambling addictions.
Gamblers may join the Ohio Voluntary Exclusion Program if they wish to restrict their access to gambling establishments. In the future, sportsbooks should be expected to provide players with the option to set deposit, wager, and loss limits.
Visit Ohio for Responsible GamblingOhio has yet to legalize sports betting. But when they do, they’ll join the following states:
These are the states moving toward legal sports betting that may potentially offer the practice in the near future:
With no regulated sports betting in Ohio, offshore sportsbooks may seem like a good option. However, these websites are illegal and pose a huge risk to your bankroll. Steer clear of the following websites in Ohio.
Yes, Ohio has officially legalized sports betting. Gov. Mike DeWine put pen to paper on Dec. 22, 2021, when he signed off on HB 29. The Buckeye State will launch its legal sports betting market on Jan. 1, 2023.
Ohio will launch its first batch of retail and online sportsbooks on Jan. 1, 2023.
There is no way to gamble on sports in Ohio yet. Ohioans will have the option to bet online or at a retail location when sportsbooks go live in 2023.
All of the popular bet types should be available when Ohio starts offering regulated sports betting.
There are zero online sportsbooks in Ohio at the moment. However, HB 29 calls for 25 online licenses and up to two sportsbook operators per license.
Yes, but you may only bet on horse races online or on your mobile device in Ohio. Sports betting is not yet available.
When sports betting comes to Ohio, you can expect the odds to mirror those found at a sportsbook in Las Vegas.
The minimum age to gamble in Ohio is 21. You may place a pari-mutuel horse race bet if you are 18 years old.
No, bet365 does not have a license to operate in Ohio.
You may not place a sports bet anywhere in Ohio until sportsbook licenses are approved and operators go live. Eventually, you'll be able to confirm your picks online, at a retail sportsbook, or at a betting kiosk.
Once sports betting is live in Ohio, there won't be any restrictions when placing bets on professional sports teams or college teams based in Ohio.
No one in Ohio is able to place a sports bet online just yet. Anyone physically located in the Buckeye State — resident or visitor — will be able to place a wager online when all is said and done.
There are no legal Ohio sportsbooks yet. We will track sports betting handles and revenues when legal wagering arrives next year.
There is no way to place a legal sports bet in the state of Ohio. When the first sportsbooks launch on Jan. 1, 2023, bettors will be able to place wagers at a retail or online sportsbook.
None of Ohio’s cities accept sports wagers. Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Toledo should all generate plenty of sports betting revenue as soon as they are permitted to do so.
Jeff Watters is a content editor at Covers. Before pivoting to sports betting in 2021, the well-traveled Nova Scotian and Atlanta Braves fanatic spent time writing about education, software, and NHL prospects.
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