A bill is in the works from one of the most powerful Republicans in the House that would allow Ohioans to gamble online beyond sports betting. The legislation could allow them to play virtual poker or other casino games on their phones or laptops anytime.
Rep. Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) confirms that he’s working on a bill to establish iGaming in Ohio with the goal of generating some additional revenue for the state. Stewart is the chair of the House Finance Committee and the sponsor of House Bill 96, the House version of the two-year state budget.
Republicans approved that proposal after making major changes to Gov. Mike DeWine’s initial budget, including stripping out a doubling of the tax on sports gambling operators to create a sports facilities fund.
