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The Complicated Sports Betting History of Ohio MLB Baseball Legend Pete Rose

MLB legend Pete Rose helped shape the Ohio sports betting landscape and mold legal gambling into an industry that baseball finally embraces.

Posted on: October 9, 2024 | | Mike Breen

Problem Gambling Network of Ohio Launches Telehealth Network To Bolster Responsible Gambling Resources

The Problem Gambling Network of Ohio has launched the Ohio Gambling Telehealth Network, a new responsible gambling resource for residents.

Posted on: October 2, 2024 | | TJ McBride

Northeastern Ohio Man Sentenced To 7.5 Years In Prison For Crimes Related to Illegal Gambling Operations

A Canton, Ohio resident was sentenced to 7.5 years in prison for crimes related to his operation of several illegal gambling casinos.

Posted on: September 30, 2024 | | Mike Breen

Bovada Ceases Illegal Casino & Sportsbook Operations in Ohio

Bovada has added Ohio to the growing list of restricted markets that cannot access its illegal, offshore casino and online sportsbook.

Posted on: August 22, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway Won’t Debut ESPN Bet Ohio in September

Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway will not be one of the two PENN properties in Ohio to debut a rebranded ESPN Bet sportsbook in September.

Posted on: August 20, 2024 | | Mike Breen

PENN Plans ESPN Bet Sportsbook Rebrand in 2 Ohio Casinos for September

PENN Entertainment will rebrand its retail sportsbooks inside two Hollywood Casino Ohio properties to ESPN Bet this September.

Posted on: August 14, 2024 | | TJ McBride

June Sportsbook Revenue Sees Ohio Bettors Wager 48.1% More Year Over Year

Ohio sportsbooks reported $516.1 million in online handle for June, with DraftKings & FanDuel collecting 75.2% of the state's taxable revenue.

Posted on: August 6, 2024 | | Hill Kerby

Three Senators Want To Repeal Ohio Sports Betting Ban On College Prop Bets

Three Republican senators are calling for Ohio sports betting regulators to repeal the college prop betting ban enacted this past February.

Posted on: August 5, 2024 | | TJ McBride

Ohio Gaming Stakeholders Call For Enhanced Regulations & RG Safeguards

Stakeholders Call For Enhanced Ohio Gaming Regulations & RG Safeguards in Study Commission Report

Testimonies in the Ohio Study Commission on the Future of Gaming report highlight the desire for enhanced regulations & RG safeguards.

Posted on: August 1, 2024 | | TJ McBride

Ohio Online Lottery Study Commission Report

New Commission Study Discusses Benefits of Ohio Online Lottery Legalization

The Ohio Study Commission on the Future of Gaming makes the case for legalizing an online Ohio lottery in its latest findings report.

Posted on: July 22, 2024 | | TJ McBride

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The Complicated Sports Betting History of Ohio MLB Baseball Legend Pete Rose

Problem Gambling Network of Ohio Launches Telehealth Network To Bolster Responsible Gambling Resources

Northeastern Ohio Man Sentenced To 7.5 Years In Prison For Crimes Related to Illegal Gambling Operations

Bovada Ceases Illegal Casino & Sportsbook Operations in Ohio

Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway Won’t Debut ESPN Bet Ohio in September

PENN Plans ESPN Bet Sportsbook Rebrand in 2 Ohio Casinos for September

June Sportsbook Revenue Sees Ohio Bettors Wager 48.1% More Year Over Year

Three Senators Want To Repeal Ohio Sports Betting Ban On College Prop Bets

Stakeholders Call For Enhanced Ohio Gaming Regulations & RG Safeguards in Study Commission Report

New Commission Study Discusses Benefits of Ohio Online Lottery Legalization

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The Complicated Sports Betting History of Ohio MLB Baseball Legend Pete Rose

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Problem Gambling Network of Ohio Launches Telehealth Network To Bolster Responsible Gambling Resources