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Sports Betting Has Come to Ohio<\/a><\/h3>
Other Gaming<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Sports gaming is finally coming to Ohio. The legislature passed House Bill 29 which authorizes sports gaming in Ohio no later than January 1, 2023. The new version of the bill that came out of months\u2019 of negotiation within the conference committee provides numerous opportunities for entities wishing to enter ... Read More<\/a><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>
December 23, 2021<\/span>ogadmin<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>

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Another Update on Sports Betting in Ohio<\/a><\/h3>
Other Gaming<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\nLast week, a substitute Senate Bill 176 was introduced, which made a litany of changes to Ohio\u2019s proposed sports betting industry. And today, a few days after those changes were introduced, an omnibus amendment was passed to make even more changes to the bill, which was referred out of the ... Read More<\/a><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>
June 16, 2021<\/span>ogadmin<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>

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Substitute Bill Already in the Works for Sports Gaming<\/a><\/h3>
Other Gaming<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Less than a week after Senate Bill 176 (\u201cSB 176\u201d) was introduced, significant changes have been made and will be introduced via a substitute bill soon. At the first hearing of the Senate Select Committee on Gaming since SB 176 was introduced, sponsors Manning and Antani announced a substitute bill ... Read More<\/a><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>
May 17, 2021<\/span>ogadmin<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>

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Sports Gaming Legislation Introduced in Ohio<\/a><\/h3>
Other Gaming<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Ohio\u2019s newest omnibus gaming bill was introduced on Thursday, May 6. Senate Bill 176 (\u201cSB 176\u201d) covers a range of topics, including the authorization of sports betting, the creation of a sports betting pool within the lottery, online sports gaming, authorization of electronic instant bingo, and also established a committee ... Read More<\/a><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>
May 7, 2021<\/span>ogadmin<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>

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Penn National \u2013 Barstool Deal Breakdown<\/a><\/h3>
Other Gaming<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The last week of January brought news of a unique deal between casino operator Penn National Gaming, owner of two casinos and two racinos in Ohio, and Barstool Sports.\r\n\r\nPenn National will make an initial investment of $163 million for a 36% interest in the Barstool Sports media company. The initial ... Read More<\/a><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>
February 25, 2020<\/span>ogadmin<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>

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Sports Betting in Ohio Not If but When<\/a><\/h3>
Other Gaming<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Last year, two competing bills were introduced that would authorize and regulate sports betting in Ohio. House Bill 194 was introduced by Representatives Dave Greenspan and Brigid Kelly. Senate Bill 111 was introduced by Senators John Eklund and Sean O\u2019Brien. The House bill received eight hearings in 2019 while the ... Read More<\/a><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>
February 21, 2020<\/span>ogadmin<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>

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Ohio Casinos and Racinos See Record Highs in January 2020<\/a><\/h3>
Casino<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The first month of 2020 was an exceptional one for Ohio\u2019s casinos and racinos which shattered their previous January record high for gambling revenue. The casinos and racinos combined for $167 million in gambling revenue up 19% from the previous high set last year of $140.7 million. Each year the ... Read More<\/a><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>
February 19, 2020<\/span>ogadmin<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>

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But Is Sports Betting Really Worth It?<\/a><\/h3>
Other Gaming<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Six states started sports betting in 2018. Revenues fell short of projections in four of the states. Several reasons why. Among them - slower than expected rollout, lack of online betting and even the Super Bowl.\r\n\r\nRhode Island projected monthly revenues of $1 million. The reality \u2013 about $50,000 a month. ... Read More<\/a><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>
June 21, 2019<\/span>ogadmin<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>

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Sports Betting in Neighboring States<\/a><\/h3>
Other Gaming<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
While Ohio mulls over legalizing sports betting, virtually every surrounding state either has a law on the books or proposed legislation on the fast track.\r\n\r\nPennsylvania and West Virginia have already legalized sports betting.\r\n\r\nIn Kentucky, a House panel has passed a bill that would allow sports betting at approved locations such ... Read More<\/a><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>
June 19, 2019<\/span>ogadmin<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>

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Dueling Sports Betting Bills Introduced<\/a><\/h3>
Other Gaming<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The Ohio House and Senate have each introduced their own version of how sports betting should be regulated in the state. The Senate came first, introducing Senate Bill 111 in March. The House followed by introducing House Bill 194 in early April. There are differences between the two bills. Among ... Read More<\/a><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>
June 17, 2019<\/span>ogadmin<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>