Ohio sports betting: What to know about kiosks at bars, restaurants
The introduction of sports betting in Ohio marks the largest simultaneous launch of such a system in the United States. It includes kiosks at bars, restaurants, grocery stores and bowling alleys.
Kiosks are licensed bars, restaurants, sports bars and bowling alleys. They must comply with the regulations and policies of the Ohio Lottery Commission.
The Ohio Lottery Commission will update its website with a search function to help people find nearby betting kiosks.
Kiosks will be restricted to four types of wagers: spreads, over-under, money lines and parlays.
Kiosks host businesses will train their employees to answer questions and the terminals will offer instructions. The Ohio Casino Control Commission will release a video later this year.
Elys Game Technology, Green Bear Gaming Development, Intralot Inc., Skybox Sports Network Inc. (BetSkybox), Iron Gate Gaming (betlGG), J&J Ventures and Gold Rush Gaming provide sports betting kiosks to restaurants, bars and other approved businesses.
A maximum of $700 can be wagered per week by one person at a sports betting terminal.
Bets on home state teams will be possible. Other bets are possible, depending on the retail sportsbook site, mobile app and kiosk provider. You can't bet on pre-recorded events, high school sports, events conducted or sponsored by primary or secondary schools or on events where more than 50% of the athletes are under age 18.
How do you collect your winnings from sports betting kiosks at bars and restaurants? Payouts can be in cash, credit, the mail, or the Ohio Lottery's mobile cashing application.
There are about 1,000 businesses licensed to host sports betting terminals in Ohio. Roughly another 400 sites are eligible to be licensed as kiosk host locations. Some businesses will offer sports gambling kiosks beginning January 1st, while others will wait until later in the year.
The Ohio Lottery has a list of guidelines for the kiosks. Each provider offers its own unique terminal equipment, prize payment capabilities and support. All kiosk sites are limited to four types of wagers.
