Legislation

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.