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IGT Receives 10-Year, $50 Million Contract to Provide Video Lottery Terminal Technology in Ohio

The Ohio Lottery has awarded IGT a $50 million, 10-year contract to provide Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) technology to the state.

Posted on: June 27, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Ohio Lawmakers Want Pete Rose Sports Betting Ban Overturned

Pete Rose's MLB ban remains one of history's most infamous player sports betting scandals, but two Ohio lawmakers want that ban overturned once and for all.

Posted on: May 6, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Ohio Gov. Supports NCAA Prop Bet Ban, Regulators Want Operators’ Input

Following a request from the NCAA, and support from Gov. Mike DeWine, the Ohio Casino Control Commission wants feedback from operators.

Posted on: February 2, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

A picture of a typewriter with the words 'illegal gambling' for a story about how the feds convicted two Ohio men of running a $34 million illegal gambling ring.

Feds Convict Ohio Men For Running $34 Million Illegal Gambling Ring

A federal court convicted two Ohio men on a litany of charges after they accepted more than $34 million worth of bets in Canton.

Posted on: January 31, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

A "record profits" picture for a story about Ohio casino revenue in 2023.

Dynamic December Lifts Ohio Casinos To Another Record Year In 2023

The state's four properties amassed $91.7 million worth of December revenue, totaling a record-setting $1.02 billion for all of last year.

Posted on: February 1, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

A picture of money for a story about Ohio's October sports betting kiosk revenue, the second-best of 2024

October Was Nearly Best Month Of 2023 For Sports Betting Kiosks

Thanks to a busy sports calendar, Ohio sports betting kiosks registered their second-most profitable month in October.

Posted on: November 29, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

Slot machines at the Hollywood Casino Toledo, which was one of the four casinos combining for $82.3 million in revenue in August

August Casino Revenue In Ohio Drops 3.3% Year-Over-Year

The four casinos in Ohio reported gross revenue of $82.3 million in August. This is a 3.3% dip from August 2022 and a 4.2% drop from July.

Posted on: October 2, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

Cybersecurity Attack Causing Hiccups at MGM Northfield Casino

The cybersecurity issue affecting most MGM Resorts properties is causing minor problems at the MGM-owned Ohio racino.

Posted on: September 13, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

Bally Bet Available In Ohio After Migration To New Platform

Bally Bet launched in Ohio just before the start of the 2023 NFL season after the company migrated from its own platform to Kambi.

Posted on: August 31, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

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News

IGT Receives 10-Year, $50 Million Contract to Provide Video Lottery Terminal Technology in Ohio

Ohio Lawmakers Want Pete Rose Sports Betting Ban Overturned

Ohio Gov. Supports NCAA Prop Bet Ban, Regulators Want Operators’ Input

Feds Convict Ohio Men For Running $34 Million Illegal Gambling Ring

Dynamic December Lifts Ohio Casinos To Another Record Year In 2023

October Was Nearly Best Month Of 2023 For Sports Betting Kiosks

August Casino Revenue In Ohio Drops 3.3% Year-Over-Year

Cybersecurity Attack Causing Hiccups at MGM Northfield Casino

Bally Bet Available In Ohio After Migration To New Platform

Map Of Counties Likely To Have An Ohio Retail Sportsbook

Latest Ohio Sports Betting Application News: Phantom Fireworks Wins Retail Sportsbook License

771 Ohio Sports Betting Kiosks Went Live Jan. 1

A Grocery Store Could Spark The New Sports Betting Trend In Ohio

Bettors Wager More Than $13 Million At Sports Betting Kiosks In 2023