Lawmakers in Columbus heard testimony Tuesday in support of House Bill 298, one of two bills in the legislature aimed at clearing the way for Ohioans to play casino games, such as poker, roulette, and slots, online.
Those testifying were in agreement that this would be a tax revenue generator for the state, which voters essentially cut out of the tax revenue stream when they legalized casinos in 2009.
“With Ohio’s large, growing market, we believe that iGaming can contribute more than $600 million in annual tax revenue,” said FanDuel’s head of government relations, Cesar Fernandez. “And that’s net new tax revenue for the state.”
