Ohio Betting Kiosks

The latest Ohio betting kiosk news

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  Ohio Sports Betting Kiosks Handle More Than $740K in Bets in August
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  Ohio Betting Kiosk Market Dips Sharply In June, Lottery Operating Program At A Loss
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  Betting Kiosks Are Serving A Fraction Of The Ohio Sports Betting Market — But At What Cost?

Questions about betting kiosks in Ohio

What are kiosks?

Kiosks are electronic machines that Ohio residents can use to bet on sports. They work similarly to the state’s electronic lottery ticket machines.

When can I use an Ohio betting kiosk?

Now! Kiosk gambling became available in Ohio on Jan. 1, 2023. That was the universal start date for online betting apps, Las Vegas-style retail sportsbooks and kiosks alike.

Where can I find betting kiosks?

Bettors can find sports betting kiosks at local businesses around the state. Bars, restaurants, grocery stores, bowling alleys and gas stations are a few examples of businesses that plan to host kiosks. 

A total of 771 businesses were fully licensed to begin taking bets on Jan. 1, 2023, and that number is expected to grow. The Ohio Lottery Commission pre-approved over 1,500 businesses to host kiosks, and the Ohio Casino Control Commission conditionally approved over 1,000. 

Are there limitations to using a kiosk?

Sports betting kiosks are limited to taking the following wagers:

• Spread wagers: A bet on the outcome of a game against odds designed to level the playing field.
• Over-under wagers: A bet on whether the game score will be higher or lower than projected.
• Moneyline wagers: A straight-up bet without any point spread where bettors predict the outright winner.
• Parlays: A single bet on two to four outcomes. Each side must win to produce a winning ticket.

Proposition and in-game wagers are not permitted on sports betting kiosks.

Each Ohio bettor can only wager up to $700 in each calendar week across all sports betting kiosks.

How do I get my money if my kiosk bet wins?

If you place a winning bet at a sports betting kiosk, then you can cash out your ticket at the business where you placed your bet or at any Ohio Lottery retailer in Ohio that chooses to pay out the bets. The state recently amended the cash-out rule to allow Lottery retailers that do not offer sports betting to still cash out tickets to offer more cash-out options. 

Ohio responsible gambling initiatives 

Ohio is a hub for responsible gambling resources:

• Ohio Lottery Commission: The ‘Play Responsibly’ initiative provides access to treatment programs and resources such as fact sheets and warning signs, as well as the Ohio Voluntary Exclusion Program.
• Ohio for Responsible Gambling: This collective initiative brings together state agencies to provide responsible gambling tips, warning sign information, and treatment options.
• Ohio Casino Control Commission: As the regulatory body, it provides various resources including mental health services, information on treatment facilities, a self-assessment questionnaire, and helpline contacts.
• Problem Gambling Network of Ohio: This nonprofit, affiliated with the National Council on Problem Gambling, advocates for responsible gambling, offers treatment services, and conducts webinars and seminars for professionals.

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  Ohio Sports Betting Kiosks Handle More Than $740K in Bets in August
  According to numbers released by the Ohio Lottery, sports bettors wagered more than $740,000 through more than 900 kiosks in the state.
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  Ohio Betting Kiosk Market Dips Sharply In June, Lottery Operating Program At A Loss
  Ohio sports betting kiosks in June brought in the second-lowest betting volume of any month in 2023 and only netted $38,811 in revenue.
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  Betting Kiosks Are Serving A Fraction Of The Ohio Sports Betting Market — But At What Cost?
  Unless revenue from Ohio sports betting kiosks increases significantly, the Lottery will continue to operate the kiosks at a loss.
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  Sports Betting Kiosks In Ohio See 10% Uptick In May Betting Volume
  Ohio sports betting kiosks took over $1.2 million in bets in May, a healthy jump after a slight downturn in April.
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  Ohio Betting Kiosks Remain Steady With Over $1 Million In April Bets
  Ohio’s sports betting kiosk market in April took more than $1 million in bets for the second straight month.
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  Ohio Breweries, Wineries Could Soon Add Sports Betting Kiosks
  Ohio’s new operating budget, HB33, would allow breweries, distilleries and wineries to add sports betting kiosks.
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  Ohio’s Sports Betting Kiosk Handle Jumps To Nearly $1.4 Million In March
  Ohio’s sports betting kiosk market took nearly $1.4 million in handle in March, a 42% increase over February.
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  Ohio Now Has 940 Sports Betting Kiosk Host Locations 
  More than 70 Ohio businesses added sports betting kiosks in March, bringing the total to 940 locations licensed to host the betting machines.
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  Ohio Sports Betting Kiosks See Nearly $1 Million In February Handle
  February’s Ohio sports betting kiosk handle and revenue figures reflect improvements in the market, with Ohio taking in $973,208 in handle.