Gambling News - 'Ohio'
Casino
November 13, 2025
Gov. Mike DeWine Embraces MLB’s Stance on Prop Bets
Ohio’s governor, Mike DeWine, has once again taken a position on prop bets, following up on an MLB proposal to have certain types of performance wagers restricted or set caps on, with sportsbooks embracing this proposal. Prop bets have already been targeted by the MLB in Ohio before. Gov. DeWine All For Regulating Prop Bets […]
Sports
October 30, 2025
MLB Takes Action to Stop “Micro Prop” Betting in Ohio
Major League Baseball is working to limit “micro prop” betting, bets on specific in-game events, due to rising worries about professional sports integrity. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine said league officials told him they were about to finalize deals with most big betting companies to remove these types of wagers from baseball markets. Governor DeWine Warns […]
Casino
October 22, 2025
Ohio’s Online Casino Push Loses Momentum Yet Again
Ohio is not going to see iGaming regulated any time soon, with the state having to settle for land-based casinos and online sports betting instead. Online casinos have proven to be too divisive a point. Ohio’s Gambling Efforts for Online Casinos Still Falter According to House Speaker Matt Huffman, the legislative session will wrap up […]
Sports
October 8, 2025
Kalshi Sues Ohio Regulators Over Limits on Prediction Market Activities
Kalshi, an online prediction market, has taken legal action in a federal court against the Ohio Casino Control Commission and the state Attorney General. The lawsuit claims that Ohio authorities have overstepped their authority by restricting Kalshi’s ability to sell “event contracts” connected to sports results. Ohio’s Crackdown on Kalshi Sparks Federal Lawsuit Over State […]
Lottery
September 16, 2025
Lucky Ohio Player Wins $2M Royal Riches Prize
A lucky winner in Ohio has won $2 million from the lottery. Unlike many of his peers, they went with the annuity option and will receive their prize in multiple installments over more than two decades. The Winner Preferred the Annuity Option The winner bought a $30 Royal Riches scratch-off ticket while taking a trip […]
Lottery
September 3, 2025
Ohio Man Wins $500,000 from the Lottery in Time of Need
Fate can work in mysterious ways. Even when we appear to be down on our luck, a stroke of luck can always turn things around. This is exactly what happened to a lottery player from Ohio who won half a million dollars from a scratch-off ticket. The Man’s Wife Needs Medical Treatment A man from […]
Sports
August 27, 2025
Ohio Warns Sportsbook Operators About Offering Prediction Markets
In a new letter, the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) has issued a stern warning to licensed sportsbook operators, stating that participation in prediction markets related to sporting events could put their ability to operate in the state at risk. Ohio Warns Sportsbook Operators According to the letter, if an Ohio sports gaming licensee chooses […]
Lottery
August 22, 2025
Ohio Lottery Player Scoops up $300K Prize from Scratch-off Ticket
The Ohio Lottery announced that it has sold a $300,000 winning ticket. The lucky player who secured the mouth-watering prize was playing one of the lottery scratch-off games. Shine Bright Like a… In its official press release, the Ohio Lottery clarified that the $300,000 prize was won from a $10 White Diamonds scratcher. This is […]
Sports
August 14, 2025
Ohio, MLB Probe Guardians Pitchers in Betting Case
The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) has confirmed it is actively working with Major League Baseball (MLB) to complete the investigation of Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz. Flagged Wagers According to the commission, an Ohio-licensed sportsbook initially alerted them on June 30 regarding suspicious wagering activity connected to a number of Guardians […]
Lottery
August 4, 2025
Ohio Woman Secures $1M Prize from Scratch-Off Ticket
A woman in Cincinnati has won $1 million from the lottery. The lucky winner was playing the VIP Millions game, according to an official release by the Ohio Lottery. Ohio Woman Wins Big In its official press release, the lottery specified that the woman in question won VIP Millions’ top prize, which consists of $40,000 […]