Location: Ohio
Ohio University offers online sports gambling education program
When sports betting became legal in Ohio on Jan. 1, educators at Ohio University in Athens were two years ahead of the curve. In May 2020,... more
Focus on IGT PlaySports: QuickBet kiosks launch in Ohio
After years of heated debate over the issue, sports betting in Ohio was approved and signed into law in December 2021. A little over a year... more
Ohio’s casinos and racinos set a record for gambling dollars in 2022, ahead of sports wagering
Ohio’s casinos and racinos took in $2.33 billion in gambling revenue in 2022, narrowly breaking the record they set in 2021 as they headed... more
Researchers study a derivative of magic mushrooms to treat gambling addiction
They call it the “rat casino,” but in this case, it’s not a rundown gambling parlor in Atlantic City or some blighted corner of downtown... more
EDITORIAL: Ban gamblers who bully
There is a new entry on the ever-growing list of things to worry about in Ohio. University of Dayton men’s basketball coach Anthony Grant... more
Ohio bar and restaurant owners frustrated over slow rollout of sports betting kiosks
Erik Richman took over the Varsity Sports Bar and Grill four years ago and he spent a thousand dollars in 2022 on a license that allows... more
Ohio regulators praise Caesars for dropping affiliate after incurring sports betting fine
Caesars was the first operator to address its Ohio sports betting violation in a public setting, with regulators pleased with how the... more
Ohio: Casino Control Commission may ban sports bettors who harass college athletes online
The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) may look into the possibility of banning Ohio sports bettors who harass college athletes over... more
Ohio: Caesars fined $150,000 for sports betting violations in Ohio
The Ohio Casino Control Commission approved a $150,000 fine against Caesars Sportsbook during its meeting Wednesday in Columbus. The... more
Jake Paul’s micro-betting app Betr begins accepting real-money wagers
Micro-betting app Betr accepted its first real money wagers in Ohio on Friday, adding account deposits and withdrawals to what was a... more

