Ohio: Five new online sports betting operators approved for Jan. 1 launch

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 6:38 PM
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  • Robert Linnehan, Saturday Tradition

The Ohio Casino Control Commission approved its next batch of sports betting license and Ohio online sports betting operators ahead of the rapidly approaching Jan. 1 universal launch.

The casino control commission approved Type A (online sports betting) and Type B (retail sports betting) licenses for the Hall of Fame Village Newco, LLC, the Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati, and Miami Valley Gaming and Racing.

“We are very excited to launch sportsbook on Jan. 1. It will be great for Ohio and great for Hard Rock,” George Goldhoff, president of Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati, said at the meeting.

Additionally, the commission approved online sports betting service provider licenses for BetMGM, DraftKings, Hard Rock Digital, Tipico Sportsbook, and BetRivers and retail service provider licenses for BetMGM, Hard Rock Digital, Tipico Sportsbook, and BetRivers.