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Sports
February 5, 2024
Ohio Moves to Eliminate Prop Bets on College Sports
In a bid to safeguard collegiate athletes from online harassment and uphold the integrity of college sports, Ohio’s Gov. Mike DeWine, along with NCAA President Charlie Baker, has thrown their support behind a proposed change in the state’s sports betting rules. NCAA Urges Ohio to Ban Player-Specific Bets Amid Rising Social Media Threats The National […]
Sports
February 1, 2024
Nearly $8bn Wagered for the First Year of Legal Betting in Ohio
Ohio, a US state that has a population of approximately 11.8 million people, legalized sports betting late in 2021. A few years later, on January 1, 2023, the state launched officially its legal retail and online sports betting market, delivering a wide range of options for bettors and sports fans alike. A year and one […]
Industry
January 22, 2024
FanDuel Celebrates a Year of Mobile Betting in Ohio, Donates $1M to UNCF
FanDuel, a North American online gambling powerhouse, unveiled a $1 million donation supporting the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). The money, according to the announcement, will help the latter organization build a robust and nationally recognized pipeline for under-represented students. UNCF is the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization and helps young people […]
Lottery
January 17, 2024
Ohio Lottery Winners Face Challenges Post Cybersecurity Incident
In the aftermath of a cybersecurity breach on Christmas Eve, the Ohio Lottery is grappling with the fallout as winners find themselves unable to cash prizes exceeding $599 at casinos, racinos, and designated Super Retailers. Ohio Lottery Investigates Breach Impact on Player Information Despite the breach, Ohio Lottery officials assured the public that gaming machines […]
Industry
January 2, 2024
Ohio’s Betting Industry Recorded $6B in Handle in 2023
Ohio’s flourishing sports betting industry saw punters wager a total of $6 billion within a year of the vertical’s legalization. The Buckeye State greenlit wagering on sports on January 1, 2023, allowing the seventh most populous state in the USA to join the community of states where wagering is legal. For reference, a billion of […]
Industry
December 26, 2023
Ohio Seeks to Bolster Problem Gambling with Financial Advisors
Commenting on his LinkedIn page, Cory Brown, manager of problem gambling services at Ohio Casino Control Commission, has confirmed that the regulator is stepping up in providing local players with further safeguards. Ohio Unflattering in its Commitment to Tackling Problem Gambling One of the most challenging issues in terms of recovery from gambling addiction is […]
Sports
December 12, 2023
Ohio Faces Backlash Over Proposed Sports Betting Restrictions
The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) recently unveiled a proposal to limit the connection between sportsbooks’ promotional offers and non-gambling transactions. Fanatics Sparks Regulatory Debate in Ohio Over Sportsbook Bonus Bets The commission’s draft regulations made public on November 9, aim to address concerns raised during an exchange between the OCCC and Fanatics in May. […]
Industry
December 6, 2023
Ohio Introduces Groundbreaking Online Self-Exclusion Software
This initiative is a part of the Ohio Lottery’s “Time Out Ohio” program designed to assist individuals grappling with gambling problems. The most significant development is expanding the state’s self-exclusion program to include online wagering, significantly bolstering its scope and effectiveness. This latest development highlights Ohio’s efforts to balance stakeholder interests with player safety. The […]
Casino
November 28, 2023
Ohio Senator Proposes Slashing Sports Betting Tax to Boost Industry
In a move aimed at revitalizing Ohio’s sports betting industry, State Senator Niraj Antani, a Miamisburg Republican eyeing a congressional run, has recently introduced legislation to significantly reduce the state tax imposed on sports betting operators. Senator Antani’s Bill 190 Ignites Controversy Over Ohio’s Sports Betting Revenue The original tax rate on sports betting operators […]
Industry
November 10, 2023
Ohio Updates Rules on Betting Promotions and Bonuses
The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) has introduced new restrictions on gambling advertisements, promotional offers and bonuses. Under the new rules, gambling companies would be unable to offer bonus bets and promotional credit as a bonus when certain consumers make non-gaming transactions. The rule states that operators must “not offer a promotion or bonus in […]