Legislation

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

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

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

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

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

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. Read More