Hopeful Ohio sports betting licensees now have the chance to give input on two draft applications before they are finalized.

The Ohio Casino Control Commission released draft applications for Type A&B proprietors and management services providers Monday morning. Public comment will be open through 5 pm Eastern this Friday.

There is still a lot of procedural work to be done before Ohio sportsbooks can launch. The application period should open in late summer or fall, as the market must be live by Jan. 1, 2023.

Both applications are pretty simple but they ask some interesting questions. The applications ask about any agreements already made with either a sportsbook operator or the Ohio-based licensee, and to explain why an agreement has not been signed yet if that is the case.