Fewer than the 40 maximum apply for brick-and-mortar sportsbook licenses in Ohio

When sports betting is launched on Jan. 1, 2023, Ohioans will have an opportunity to place wagers either at mobile books or in-person.

On the in-person side, the law allows for a maximum number of 40 proprietors across the state with Type B sports betting licenses, which give approval for brick-and-mortar facilities with betting windows and terminals. A total of 28 counties qualify for having these retail sportsbooks based upon population and economic activity, according to Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) guidelines.

The OCCC has received a total of 26 applications for Type B proprietor licenses and has granted approval for 17, according to eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure.