Sports betting is less than one week away from being legal in Ohio
Ohio will become the 32nd state in the United States to allow legal sports betting. Roughly 1,000 bars, restaurants, bowling alleys and grocery stores have been approved to host betting kiosks. Starting January 1st, Ohioans over 21-years-old can bet a maximum of $700 per week. American Gaming Association estimates more than $9-billion will be wagered legally each year in a mature system. $63-million in state and local taxes will go to educational programs. The bets on home state teams will also be possible. They include motor sports, NHL, esports, UFC, horse racing, professional tennis and golf.
