Legislation Archives

Ohio Pro Teams Argue They Need Sportsbook Licenses To Be Competitive

Representatives of the Cincinnati Reds and FC Cincinnati asked members of the Ohio Senate Select Committee on Gaming to include them in legislation as potential sports betting licensees. Read More

Posted on: March 10, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Wait, What? From Creative To Crazy, Sports Betting Plans All Over Map At Ohio Hearing

A variety of sports betting ideas emerged during a hearing of the Ohio Senate Select Committee on Gaming. Some logical. Others not so much. Read More

Posted on: March 4, 2021 | | Martin Harris

Not If But When: Gov. Mike DeWine Says Legal Sports Betting ‘Inevitable’ In Ohio

During a Monday press conference, Gov. Mike DeWine made it clear that legal sports betting is "inevitable" in Ohio. Read More

Posted on: March 3, 2021 | | Martin Harris

Paper, Plastic or Parlay? Ohio Grocery Stores Ask For Sports Betting

The Ohio Grocers Association asked an Ohio committee to consider allowing sports betting at more than 600 grocery store lottery retailers. Read More

Posted on: February 25, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Let’s Take It Back: Ohio Ready To Take Another Crack At Sports Betting In 2021

Ohio lawmakers are getting ready to take another stab at legalizing sports betting. The last remaining sponsor from last year's effort gives a 2021 outlook. Read More

Posted on: January 25, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Three Reasons Ohio Sports Betting Failed To Cross the Goal Line in 2020

It seemed possible, at least, that Ohio would legalize sports betting in 2020. Well, it didn't. And here are the biggest reasons why. Read More

Posted on: December 28, 2020 | | Martin Harris

What The Buckeye: Ohio Sports Betting Bill Dies In Senate

A bill to legalize sports betting in Ohio died in a Senate committee after never getting serious consideration in the lame-duck session. Read More

Posted on: December 18, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Time To Move: Ohio Sports Betting Substitute Bill Accepted With Time Running Out

A Senate committee accepted the long-awaited substitute for the Ohio sports betting bill Tuesday. The bill's sponsor thinks it could advance by next week. Read More

Posted on: December 9, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

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