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Plenty Of Reasons Ohio Needs To Get Sports Betting Done In 2020

Plenty Of Reasons Ohio Needs To Get Sports Betting Done In 2020

With two key legislative supporters terming out and one in a tight race for reelection, there's added importance for Ohio sports betting to pass in 2020.

Posted on: October 29, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Lawmakers Open To Online Casinos In Ohio, But Not Until 2021

Lawmakers Open To Online Casinos In Ohio, But Not Until 2021

Interest in online casino gaming is growing across states after the hit casinos have taken during the coronavirus pandemic.

Posted on: October 15, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Ohioans Can Try Their Hands At Online Sports Betting With New Social Offering

Ohioans Can Try Their Hands At Online Sports Betting With New Social Offering

Where can you find a legal online "sports betting" product in Ohio? There's a new social sportsbook experience just for Ohioans available now.

Posted on: October 12, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Penn, Ohio Casinos Wary Online Lottery Could Overstep With Instant Games

Penn, Ohio Casinos Wary Online Lottery Could Overstep With Instant Games

As long as it doesn't involve slo-like instant games, Ohio casinos would support a Senate effort to include online lottery in the sports betting bill.

Posted on: October 7, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Ohio Not Stopping At Online Sports Betting, Some Want Online Lottery Too

Ohio Not Stopping At Online Sports Betting, Some Want Online Lottery Too

An Ohio Senator wants to include authorization of internet lottery in the Ohio sports betting bill, and many, but not all are on board.

Posted on: September 24, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Committee Could Hear Ohio Sports Betting Bill Before Election Day

Committee Could Hear Ohio Sports Betting Bill Before Election Day

Sen. John Eklund tells PlayOhio that he wants to have the Ohio sports betting bill teed up and ready to go when lawmakers return for the lame-duck session in mid-November.

Posted on: September 17, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Lawmakers ‘Confident’ Ohio Will Legalize Sports Betting By Year’s End

Lawmakers ‘Confident’ Ohio Will Legalize Sports Betting By Year’s End

Sponsors for Ohio sports betting worked out the differences between their bills, making it likely that Ohio legalizes sports wagering this year.

Posted on: September 15, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

BINGO! Gov. DeWine Specifies Parameters For Bingo Halls To Reopen In Ohio

BINGO! Gov. DeWine Specifies Parameters For Bingo Halls To Reopen In Ohio

Ohio bingo halls have permission from Gov. Mike DeWine to reopen everywhere in the state, but with restrictions like capacity limits and face masks.

Posted on: August 28, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Ohio Casinos See Record-High Revenue In July Despite Pandemic

Ohio Casinos See Record-High Revenue In July Despite Pandemic

July wasn't just a good month for gambling facilities in the Buckeye State, it was the best month to date, setting a new Ohio casino revenue record.

Posted on: August 14, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Big Ten Cancels Football Season, Sportsbooks Must Call Audibles

Big Ten Cancels Football Season, Sportsbooks Must Call Audibles

With the cancellation of the 2020 Big Ten football season now in effect, sportsbooks in states surrounding Ohio need to modify their game plans.

Posted on: August 11, 2020 | | Derek Helling