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Back In The Ring: New Ohio Sports Betting Language Features Major Change

Sen. John Eklund urged a Senate committee to consider a finished Ohio sports betting substitute that limits casinos and racinos to a single online skin. Read More

Posted on: December 2, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Sports Betting Only Makes Brief Appearance In Ohio Senate Committee

Despite limited time to pass sports betting before the end of the year, a brief Ohio Senate committee hearing provided little progress. Read More

Posted on: November 19, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Senate President Refuses To Use New Betting Bill Language In Upcoming Hearing

Like using an old textbook to teach a class when the new standard is readily available, the Ohio Senate will base Wednesday's committee hearing on outdated sports betting language. Read More

Posted on: November 17, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Will Ohio Legalize Sports Betting In 2020? Revised Bill Starts Path With Hearing Next Week

House bill 194 will get its first reception Wednesday in the Senate Government and Agency Review Committee. The hearing begins an effort to pass the legislation in the lame-duck session before year end. Read More

Posted on: November 13, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Historical Horse Racing Upgrades Galloping Into Newport Racing & Gaming

JCM Global expanded its partnership with Churchill Downs Incorporated to upgrade some historical horse racing machines in nearby Kentucky, including at Newport Racing & Gaming. Read More

Posted on: November 10, 2020 | | Martin Harris

As Lame Duck Looms, Ohio Sports Betting Bill Undergoes Major Revision

The current Ohio sports betting bill has already seen one significant change ahead of the Buckeye State legislature's lame duck session Read More

Posted on: November 4, 2020 | | Derek Helling

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. Read More

Posted on: October 29, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Ohio Sports Betting Bill Sponsors ‘Will Be Ready To Go For The Lame Duck’

The Senate won't get a head start on hearing Ohio sports betting legislation before the election. But sponsors of the bill say not to read anything into the inaction. Read More

Posted on: October 22, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

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. Read More

Posted on: October 15, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

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. Read More

Posted on: October 12, 2020 | | Derek Helling