Ohio Gambling News

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

Sportsbooks High On The Buckeyes For Big Ten Football Supremacy

Sportsbooks High On The Buckeyes For Big Ten Football Supremacy

New Ohio State Big Ten odds at legal sportsbooks in surrounding states have the Buckeyes as the consensus favorite to win another conference title.

Posted on: September 21, 2020 | | Derek Helling

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

Browns Favored Over Bengals In Ohio Rivalry To Start NFL Week 2

Browns Favored Over Bengals In Ohio Rivalry To Start NFL Week 2

The Ohio rivalry between the Browns and the Bengals kicks off Week 2 of the NFL, with the Browns favored by oddsmakers to win the matchup.

Posted on: September 15, 2020 | | Drew Ellis

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

Sportsbooks Expect Lightning To Sink Columbus Blue Jackets On Wednesday

Sportsbooks Expect Lightning To Sink Columbus Blue Jackets On Wednesday

The latest Blue Jackets playoff odds have Columbus getting eliminated by the Lightning in game five of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.

Posted on: August 18, 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