Sports betting vendors set for Ohio’s legal gambling launch on Jan. 1

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Sports betting has generated millions of dollars in revenue, but the Ohio Lottery's piece of the pie is so small that it's been a losing proposition for both the Lottery and state coffers in what's still a young industry. That's because the Lottery's sports-betting kiosks found in bars, restaurants and grocery stores bring in only…

There is still a "gap" between licensed lottery sports betting hosts and those actually offering event wagering in Ohio, although it is narrowing. One of the three legs of legal sports betting in the Buckeye State is growing even stronger ahead of the Super Bowl this weekend, but lottery regulators are watching to see if event wagering steals any…

The start of legal sports betting in Ohio on January 1 will be a big deal. With all due respect to Kansas, Maryland, and other recently launched sports-betting states, Ohio has a hefty population, rich sports culture, and ambitious rollout plan that commands a lot of attention. And, when the calendar flips from New Year's Eve to New Year's Day,…

The casino located on Ohio 63 near Interstate 75 opened the Sportsbook on Thursday, announcing it on social media. The hours are 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sunday. Ohioans have been able to legally bet on sports since Jan. 1, when the law changed and created a potentially billion-dollar…

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Gambling apps were heavily used when legal sports betting launched on Sunday, but the amount of money bet in Ohio is still a mystery - and will be for some time because of a lag in official reporting. Still, cellphone data says people in Ohio were likely busy making bets when gambling launched. According to one company's data,…

Late New Year's Eve, Adam Suliman, JACK's senior vice president for sports and digital gaming, went from being bummed that fans couldn't bet on that night's Ohio State-Georgia game to thinking, "What happens if this game goes into overtime?" "Our team was kind of nervous because we knew we were going to get slammed by people wanting to place bets…

Get your party hats on, because it's time to get down. The long wait will finally be over on Sunday at 12:01 a.m. as Ohio sports betting will officially be legal in the Buckeye State. Maybe if you're lucky Ohio State's playoff against Georgia will go to five overtimes and you'll be able to live-bet the Buckeyes early Sunday morning? Ohio will…

The Ohio Casino Control Commission has issued a warning to the sports betting industry after viewing multiple violations of their rules ahead of Ohio's launch. CLEVELAND - This week, the Ohio Casino Control Commission warned the sports betting industry of violating their rules for advertisements. Legalized sports betting goes into effect Sunday,…

Starting Jan. 1, Ohioans will be able to cast legal bets on pro and college sports online or at licensed venues around the state. Starting Sunday morning, sports gambling will be legal in Ohio. House Bill 29, which passed in December 2021, authorized the Casino Control Commission to issue licenses for online sportsbooks, in-person betting at…

PARMA, Ohio (WOIO) - Sports betting becomes legal in Ohio on Jan. 1, meaning hundreds of bars, restaurants, and even grocery stores can soon launch their self-serve kiosks. Nearly 1500 vendors have been pre-approved for kiosks as of Dec. 16. While many businesses are expected to wait until the middle of January or later to launch their kiosks, some…

Some retail operators even have gala-like openings planned for the start of legal sports betting in Ohio. There will be several ways to get down a wager over the internet when legal sports betting goes live in the Buckeye State on January 1 - but the state's brick-and-mortar casinos and other licensed gaming spots will also be ready as well. Retail…

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CINCINNATI - Ohio is just 10 days from the launch of sports betting. Not everyone is ready to go. Of the six retail sportsbooks licensed to open on January 1 in Greater Cincinnati, only three have announced definite plans to receive bettors on the industry's opening day. Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati Belterra Park Great American Ball Park That's also…

When sports betting launches in Ohio on Jan. 1, bettors will have three different ways to place bets. Physical casinos and sportsbooks will accept bets in which players travel to those venues, place bets at ticket counters, and receive bet slips that they can redeem if their bet hits. Online sportsbooks like and will also launch, and bettors can…

Ohio sports betting's launch is less than a month away and its market is largely rounding into shape, as the Ohio Casino Control Commission has conditionally approved the majority of its sports betting license applicants. Sports betting will launch in the Buckeye State at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. The Ohio Casino Control Commission has…

Sports betting is coming to Ohio on New Year's Day with a rollout that will rank among the biggest in the United States. Buckeye State bettors will have a bevy of options as to where they'll make wagers as the Ohio Casino Control Commission has spent the past two months awarding licenses to several different service providers. Here's who is coming…

Gaming has blocked Pete Rose from enshrinement into the the Baseball Hall of Fame. But it will open a new door for him on Jan. 1, 2023. Rose will place the first bet at Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati when legal Ohio sports betting begins in the new year. Rose remains MLB's all-time leader in hits (4256) and games played (3562). His well-earned moniker…

The launch of Ohio sports betting is drawing closer, evidenced by the fact the FanDuel Ohio is offering $100 in free bets for anyone who signs up for a new FanDuel Ohio account from now until Dec. 31. The free bets will be credited to accounts when FanDuel Ohio goes live on Jan. 1, 2023. The best part is there is no deposit required. This deal is…

Ohio sports betting might be short a few mobile and retail sportsbooks when the Buckeye State goes live on Jan. 1. Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) Director of Communications Jessica Franks told Gaming Today in a phone call Tuesday that companies hoping to launch on the state's Jan. 1 universal start date are required to turn in documentation…

Ohio sports betting is set to officially launch on Jan. 1, 2023. That's right, folks: No longer will Cleveland Browns fans have to suffer (as much) each NFL season, as the opportunity to win big now travels beyond a wing and a prayer on those beloved Brownies. Although Ohio is on its way, those located in an already-legal sports-betting state can…

The Ohio Casino Control Commission approved 10 Ohio sports betting proprietor licenses at its Thursday meeting. There are still plenty of approvals to go before Ohio sportsbooks can launch at midnight on Jan. 1. Executive Director Matt Schuler made it clear those approvals for a day-one launch depend on hitting multiple deadlines. As of two weeks…

The casino control commission voted in favor of the establishments -- along with hundreds of others from across the state -- at their two most recent meetings. More local businesses that have applied are likely to be approved for sports gambling in the coming weeks and months. One of the local establishments that received approval was Company 7 BBQ…

Ohioans are gambling away their hard-earned money at warp speed. In 2023, the first year of legalized sports betting in Ohio, more than $7.5 billion was wagered through apps and bricks-and-mortar sportsbooks. The amount shattered expectations. In 2021, Ohio's Legislative Budget Office forecast that "after several years of operation" sports gambling…

Chris Maggiore talks excitedly about the impact legalized sports betting will have on his Jerzee's sports bars in the Akron-Canton area. Betting kiosks will be available to make wagers on Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Cavaliers games - and also for huge events like the college football playoffs and the Super Bowl. Large high-end television screens…

There are concerns about gambling addiction and some local vendors are having a hard time getting everything set up to go live today. But Ohio businesses hope being able to offer sports betting will be a fun draw for patrons. Casinos, racetracks, online sportsbooks - even local restaurants and bars - have been preparing for months to meet a wave of…