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Meet The Ohio House Member Who Brought Some Sanity To Sports Betting Negotiations

Despite a unanimous vote of nonconcurrence, Ohio Sen. Kirk Schuring really did negotiate sports betting terms with a member of the House.

Posted on: August 12, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Powerball Adding Monday Drawings Starting Aug. 23

Ohio Lottery fans of Powerball have something to perk up their Mondays now that there will be drawings every Monday starting Aug. 23.

Posted on: August 9, 2021 | | Justin Russo

JACK Entertainment Paving the Way For Cashless Gaming In Ohio

Everi and JACK Entertainment recently debuted cashless gaming technology at Jack's Ohio casino properties.

Posted on: August 4, 2021 | | Dave Consolazio

Ohio Sports Betting Could Happen In Early 2022 If Bill Passes In September

The Ohio Casino Control Commission confirmed it could begin taking sports betting applications Jan. 1 if lawmakers pass bill in September.

Posted on: July 30, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Jackpocket, Circle K Offer Digital Lottery Ticket Option in Ohio

Circle K and Jackpocket, a mobile lottery ticket app, have teamed up to offer access to several games in six states, including Ohio.

Posted on: July 28, 2021 | | Victor Goossens

Unhappy Ending To West Side Story: Columbus Gambling Operation Raided

The Columbus Police Department teamed up to bust an illegal gambling operation, seizing "lots of cash," a gun and 98 machines.

Posted on: July 28, 2021 | | Matt Boecker

Ohio Football Star Art Schlichter Paroled

Fallen Buckeye Star, Problem Gambler Art Schlichter Paroled From Ohio Prison

After spending nearly a decade in prison for gambling offenses, former Buckeye star Art Schlichter is paroled with little fanfare.

Posted on: July 23, 2021 | | Martin Harris

WynnBet Adds Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson To Its Roster Of Brand Ambassadors

Former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson is now a WynnBet brand ambassador as it lays sports betting roots in Ohio.

Posted on: July 19, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Man Running Illegal Bookmaking Business Pleads Guilty

Gates Hill Man Pleads Guilty To Illegal Bookmaking Scheme

An Ohio man pleaded guilty to an illegal sports betting scheme. Meanwhile, lawmakers seek to legalize sports betting in the Buckeye state.

Posted on: July 16, 2021 | | George Myers

Down But Still Strong, Ohio Casinos Report State’s Biggest June Revenue Ever

For the second straight month, revenue numbers for Ohio casinos declined in June. But the Buckeye State still posted strong overall figures yet again, a total that ranks as the fifth-best month in state industry history. The state’s four casinos brought in a total of $84.7 million last month, down 2.4% from May. At their peak […]

Posted on: July 13, 2021 | | Matt Boecker