Ohio sports betting launched on January 1, 2023. It is available on mobile apps and at casinos, racetracks, and retailers with kiosks. Ohio sports bettors must be at least 21 years old. This page covers all the details about one of the state’s newest industries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you register for an account through a link on BetbyState, we may receive compensation. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sports betting in Ohio has been a hot topic of debate dating back to 2019. Numerous lawmakers tried to get a bill passed back in 2019, but things just didn\u2019t work out that way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It looked as if Ohio was going to legalize sports betting back in 2020 as there was a ton of support. When it came down to the final vote, there just wasn\u2019t enough support to get to the finish line, but it set things up nicely for 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both the House and Senate proposed sports betting bills in early 2021, and there was some discussion as to which bill should proceed. Deciding which group should control the sports betting industry<\/a> was also a big debate, but there was eventually a resolution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n House Bill 176 was signed by Governor Mike DeWine in December 2021 to officially legalize sports betting in the state. That bill called for the last possible launch date of January 1, 2023, and that was the date on which sports betting launched in the state. The Ohio Casino Control Commission<\/a> oversees gambling, including sports betting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All forms of sports betting in Ohio officially launched on January 1, 2023. Because this state has attracted most of the biggest names in sports betting, the top sportsbooks were ready to go just after midnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ohio shattered some previous industry records during the first few days after launch as the state had a ton of sports betting options available. Ohio has some sports betting laws that are pretty favorable for both operators and sports bettors and that allowed the market to get off to a big start. In Cincinnati, former Reds star Pete Rose placed the first legal sports bet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unfortunately, within seconds of sports betting’s legalization in the state, Ohio State’s kicker missed a field goal that would’ve advanced the Buckeyes to the National Championship game. This was Ohio’s second big miss on sports betting, as the Cincinnati Bengals advanced to the Super Bowl in 2022, but betting hadn’t launched in time for the Big Game, possibly costing the state millions in sports betting revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is the potential to have more than two dozen mobile sportsbooks in Ohio, but it won\u2019t be a quick process to get to that number. Mobile sportsbooks are going to become the most popular option. Ohio has been able to attract some of the top operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mobile sports betting is going to be available throughout the state, and there is no limit to the number of sports betting accounts that a person can have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The following online sportsbooks are open in Ohio:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Welcome bonuses are available at many online sportsbooks including BetMGM<\/a>, Caesars<\/a>, DraftKings<\/a>, and Hard Rock<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ohio has eight professional sports teams across five leagues. In addition to this, the state has numerous colleges that participate in major Division I athletics. The two biggest schools in the state are The Ohio State University and the University of Cincinnati. Betting is permitted on in-state college teams. Player prop bets are not permitted, effective February 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Two NFL franchises<\/a> play in Ohio. These two teams are the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns. Both teams are members of the AFC North. Cleveland has struggled in recent years, but they hope trading for Deshaun Watson will work out once his off-field issues are resolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As for Cincinnati, they\u2019ve emerged as one of the top contenders in the AFC in recent years thanks in large part to star quarterback (and Ohio native) Joe Burrow. After tearing his ACL during his rookie season, Burrow led a remarkable run to the Super Bowl in 2022, where the Bengals came up just short against the Los Angeles Rams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Cleveland Cavaliers are the only NBA<\/a> team in the state. The Cavaliers were built by LeBron James during two separate stints. James brought back a title to his hometown team in 2016. This was the team\u2019s first NBA Championship in franchise history. The Columbus Blue Jackets are the only NHL<\/a> team. The Blue Jackets have been operating since 2000, but the team doesn\u2019t even have a division title on its resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The MLB<\/a> and MLS<\/a> each have two clubs that play. The Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Indians compete in the MLB. The Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati play in the MLS. All four of these teams are very popular in their respective regions of the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Is sports betting legal in Ohio?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, lawmakers in the state of Ohio legalized sports betting and it\u2019s available in both mobile and retail form. Ohio has the potential to become one of the biggest sports betting markets in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When did Ohio launch sports betting?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sports betting in the state of Ohio officially launched on January 1, 2023. On this date both retail and mobile sports wagering became available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Does Ohio offer mobile gambling as well as retail sportsbooks in the state?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Absolutely. There are retail sportsbooks located throughout the state, but bettors in Ohio can also create a mobile sportsbook account to make wagers online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How many professional sports teams compete in Ohio?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There are eight professional sports franchises across five leagues in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s the legal betting age in the state of Ohio?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n To place a bet in Ohio, you will need to be 21 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Can you bet on collegiate sports in Ohio?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, betting on collegiate sporting events in Ohio is completely legal and that includes betting on in-state teams such as the Ohio State Buckeyes. However, in February 2024, the state banned college player prop bets. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sports betting is legal in Ohio. Wagers may be placed by using mobile sportsbooks apps or at retail locations. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"blocksy_meta":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow OH Sports Betting Became Legal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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