Location: Ohio

12/26/22 6:51 PM

Sportsbooks call them risk-free bets. Just don’t read the fine print.

  • Danny Funt, The Washington Post
Next month, Ohio will become the 32nd state to offer legal sports betting, which is sure to generate a rush of aggressive marketing... more
12/26/22 6:29 PM

Ohio: Cincinnati Reds and BetMGM to debut sportsbook January 1

  • Katarina Vojvodic, PlayUSA
Ohio sports betting is coming in a glamorous way. The Cincinnati Reds will debut the BetMGM Sportsbook at Great American Ball Park.... more
12/23/22 3:10 PM

Ohio: Cuyahoga County wants to help problem gamblers ensnared in legal troubles

  • Cory Shaffer, Cleveland.com
Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court is launching a first-of-its-kind program in Ohio to identify defendants with gambling addictions and... more
12/23/22 3:06 PM

Ohio: Betr co-founder announces that operator will be part of Day 1 launch

  • Brad Senkiw, Covers
When legal sports betting goes live in Ohio on New Year’s Day, an up-and-coming microbetting app is expected to be part of that launch.... more
12/23/22 2:41 PM

Ohio: Sports betting operators warned to follow advertising rules ahead of Jan. 1 launch

  • Kaitlin Durbin, Cleveland.com
The Ohio Casino Control Commission on Friday scolded but did not take action against bookmakers accused of not following advertising rules... more
12/22/22 8:41 PM

Ohio: Union negotiators reach tentative deal with two Hollywood Casinos, avoiding strike

  • David Barkholz and Luke Ramseth, The Blade
Two unions and the owners of Hollywood Casino Toledo and Hollywood Casino Columbus reached a tentative deal for a new contract on Thursday... more
12/22/22 8:14 PM

Expect a gradual rollout of sports-wagering kiosks in Ohio

  • Bennett Conlin, OH Bets
Ohio’s sports betting model differs from others across the country, as the state will allow over 1,000 sports betting kiosks at various... more
12/22/22 8:09 PM

PlayUp’s Ohio violation hearing expected in January, with license at stake

  • Bennett Conlin, OH Bets
A pair of violations were announced at the most recent Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) meeting. PENN Entertainment/Barstool... more
12/21/22 8:02 PM

Ohio: Increased UAW strike pay steels Hollywood Casino Toledo workers for possible stoppage

  • David Barkholz, The Blade
An increase in weekly strike pay put in place by the United Auto Workers union this summer would be welcomed by hourly workers at the... more
12/20/22 9:17 PM

Ohio: Hundreds of Hollywood Casino Toledo workers set to strike Thursday

  • David Barkholz, The Blade
About 400 unionized workers at the Hollywood Casino Toledo are threatening to strike on Thursday at midnight if they can’t get a new labor... more