Sports
May 8, 2023
Ohio Gambling Hotline Urges Players to “Take Time and Think”
The main issue that Ohio faces today is the influx of not just new gamblers, but also those that seek help because of struggling to cope with their habits – this latter group’s numbers have been raising at a threatening pace, argues the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio which receives calls on the 1-800-GAMBLER hotline. […]
Sports
May 5, 2023
Alabama Head Baseball Coach Fired Amid Betting Integrity Scandal
Recently, Alabama Crimson Tide’s 8-6 loss to LSU raised eyebrows, especially considering that Ohio’s gambling regulator received concerning data regarding a “suspicious wagering activity.” The data was provided by the Las Vegas-based independent integrity monitoring company called, US Integrity, which filed a report for the recent baseball game. This led to a temporary halt on […]
Sports
May 2, 2023
Ohio Blocks Certain Betting Products amid Integrity Concerns
Buckeye sports fans should forget about wagering on college baseball games involving the Alabaman team for a while. This comes as the local regulator detected suspicious activity during the latest match between Alabama Crimson Tide and LSU. As reported by ESPN, US Integrity, a Las Vegas-based independent integrity monitor, filed a report about concerning activity […]
Business
May 1, 2023
Sports Betting Expenses Are a Strain for the Ohio Lottery
Ohio is one of the latest states to legalize sports betting. It launched its legal wagering market in January, allowing local fans to fully immerse themselves in the world of professional sports. However, recent data shows that things might not be as rosy as the state had hoped, at least not for the Ohio Lottery […]
Legal
April 20, 2023
PlayUp Settles with Ohio Regulators over Illegal Wagering Allegations
PlayUp, the Australian-based online sports betting operator, has withdrawn its application for a sports betting license in Ohio following a settlement with the OCCC. Ohio Fines PlayUp $90,000 for Accepting Illegal Wagers As part of the settlement, PlayUp has agreed not to seek any gaming-related license in Ohio for the next four years, and it […]
Sports
April 17, 2023
NCPG to Help Hispanic Youth in Cleveland Beat Gambling Problems
A new program launched by the NCPG is now focusing entirely on Hispanic youths in the hopes of educating them about the pitfalls of gambling and the dangers of excessive gambling in Cleveland, Ohio. NCPG Keen on Helping Vulnerable Groups to Beat Problem Gambling The intuitive has been launched with the Hispanic Urban Minority Alcoholism […]
Lottery
April 14, 2023
Ohio Lottery Director Resigns Amid HR Investigation
Cleveland TV station WKYC reported that Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has announced an independent investigation into alleged HR irregularities involving former Ohio Lottery director, Pat McDonald. Governor DeWine’s Staff Escorts Ohio Lottery Director Out of Office It was originally reported that McDonald was escorted from his office by state troopers, but this was later clarified […]
Industry
April 4, 2023
Ohio Reports Massive Drop in Revenue and Sports Betting Handle in February
Last month, we announced that Ohio reached $1.1 billion in total sports gambling wagers in January, an impressive figure for the first month when the Buckeye State officially embraced sports betting. The second report from the Ohio Casino Control Commission issued at the end of last week has revealed that the earnings recorded by brick-and-mortar […]
Industry
March 16, 2023
Tipico Signed Partnership with MiLB’s Dayton Dragons in Ohio
Global sportsbook operator Tipico continued to expand its presence in Ohio via an agreement with the Dayton Dragons, the high-A Minor League Baseball (MiLB) affiliate team of the Cincinnati Reds. Exclusive Opportunities for the Fans The new partnership with the Dayton Dragons will see Tipico become the exclusive fireworks series sponsor of the MiLB team […]
Legal
March 16, 2023
Ohio Gambling Regulator Has Issued $1M Penalties So Far
Since then, the gambling regulator, the Ohio Casino Control Commission, has issued a litany of penalties that has now topped $1 million. The latest operator to be booked by the watchdog is BetMGM which was slapped with a $150,000 fine on Wednesday. Penalties Fly All Around in Ohio In its decision, the OCCC alleges that […]