Ohio is a state that has a lot of momentum when it comes to sports betting. They’ve made a lot of strides in 2022 toward bringing sports betting to residents, and it appears their hard work is going to pay off soon. As the state gets closer to the launch of sports betting, here’s the information available so far.
Is sports betting legal in Ohio?
Yes, sports betting is technically legal in Ohio. However, sportsbooks have not yet been launched in Ohio. Everything is put in place for it to open and the government is just finalizing everything. However, there is a launch date, so Ohio residents will know exactly when they can start making their first bets.
When Will Ohio Sports Betting Start?
Barring any setbacks, it seems that everything is in place for sports betting to be live in Ohio starting at midnight on January 1, 2023. That date includes both online and retail betting in the state.
Is DraftKings sports betting legal in Ohio?
While currently betting on DraftKings is illegal in Ohio, they’re expected to be one of the many sportsbooks available when Ohio sports betting finally goes live. There may be up to 25 different sportsbooks live in Ohio on January 1, 2023. The following sportsbooks are known to have submitted applications:
BetPARX
Fanatics
Hard Rock
InstaBet
Out the Gate
PlayUp
SuperBook
Tipico
Underdog
New DraftKings players get a deposit bonus up to $1,000
Why is Sports Betting Illegal in Ohio?
Online sports betting Ohio is illegal only because it officially isn’t open to the public yet. In a few months, it will be perfectly legal to bet in Ohio.
Latest Ohio sports betting news
June 1, 2022: January 1, 2023, is confirmed as the official universal launch date for sports betting in Ohio.
July 15, 2022: The deadline for applying for a mobile license and being eligible to take bets on January 1st.
August 3, 2022: It’s confirmed that bets can be accepted starting at midnight on January 1st.
