Ohio Betting Kiosks

The latest Ohio betting kiosk news

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  A Grocery Store Could Spark The New Sports Betting Trend In Ohio
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  Bettors Wager More Than $13 Million At Sports Betting Kiosks In 2023
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  Sports Betting Kiosk November Handle Is 4th-Largest Ever

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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  A Grocery Store Could Spark The New Sports Betting Trend In Ohio
  Krogers, one of the largest grocery store chains in the country, just added sports betting kiosks to their Ohio locations.
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  Bettors Wager More Than $13 Million At Sports Betting Kiosks In 2023
  Ohioans wagered more than $1.2 million at sports betting kiosks in December, bringing the 2023 yearly total to more than $13 million.
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  Sports Betting Kiosk November Handle Is 4th-Largest Ever
  Ohio bettors wagered over $1.2 million through Ohio sports betting kiosks in November. That’s the fourth-best month ever for the machines.
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  October Was Nearly Best Month Of 2023 For Sports Betting Kiosks
  Thanks to a busy sports calendar, Ohio sports betting kiosks registered their second-most profitable month in October.
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  Sports Betting Kiosks Costing Ohio Lottery Nearly $30,000 Per Month
  Ohio’s sports betting kiosks may be more trouble than they are worth. The Ohio Lottery is losing roughly $30,000 per month regulating them.
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  September Marks 2nd-Best Month Ever For Ohio Sports Betting Kiosks
  In September, Ohio sports bettors wagered $1.2 million through statewide kiosk locations. March, at $1.3 million, was the only better month.
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  Elys, Already In Ohio For Sports Betting Kiosks, Launches SportBet.com
  Elys Game Technology announced it will launch a new online sportsbook platform. Given the company’s current footprints, it could be in Ohio.
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  Ohio Racinos Experience 3.3% Dip In September Revenue
  According to numbers released by the Ohio Lottery, Ohio’s seven racinos won $108.8 million, a 4.3% drop from August’s figures.
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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.