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Could Betway Big Pick Provide Cleveland Cavaliers An Open Lane To Ohio Sports Betting?

Betway Big Pick, a new game for Cleveland Cavaliers fans, is part of the NBA franchise's first partnership with a gambling company. Read More

Posted on: April 6, 2021 | | Derek Helling

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

Penn National Deal Could Allow Rush Street Interactive To Offer Ohio Online Gambling

If Ohio legalizes online sports betting and casinos, Rush Street Interactive could have a path to launching BetRivers in the Buckeye State. Read More

Posted on: February 23, 2021 | | Martin Harris

Ohio Senate Committee On Sports Betting Off To Slow Start

Ohio's Senate Select Committee on Gaming has only heard two witnesses in two weeks, but the obstacles to legalizing sports betting are clear. Read More

Posted on: February 12, 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

Oh, What A Night: Cleveland Browns End 26-Year Drought, Help Set NFL Betting Record

A DraftKings NFL betting record fell Sunday night, as the Cleveland Browns upset over the Pittsburgh Steelers set new marks for bets and handle. Read More

Posted on: January 12, 2021 | | Derek Helling

New Game, Same Story: Ohio State Enters CFP National Championship As Underdog

Ohio State is a 7.5-point underdog at regional sportsbooks in the latest College Football Playoff odds for the national championship game against Alabama. Read More

Posted on: January 7, 2021 | | Derek Helling