A group of Ohio lawmakers has formally introduced a bill to ban online sports betting, while allowing in-person sports betting to continue.
House Bill 971, also known as the “Save Ohio Sports Act,” was introduced on Wednesday by state Representatives Jonathan Newman and Beth Lear. The legislation would make online sports wagering illegal and bring in new restrictions on the retail market.
Only single-game bets would be allowed, while parlays, live betting and prop bets would be banned. It would also set a maximum wager of US$100, limit bettors to eight wagers per day and ban betting on college sports.
The proposed legislation includes new advertising restrictions, including the banning of gambling ads inside college sports venues and during live sports broadcasts.
