Ohio

Ohio Sports Betting Will Start Near Jan. 1, Regulator Says

Thinking the earlier application window for Ohio sports betting would lead to a faster launch was flawed logic, it seems. As it turns out, that earlier window will not have a big impact on when the state launches, its regulator said at Wednesday‘s meeting. A spokesperson told LSR the launch date for Ohio sportsbooks will not […] Read More

Ohio Sports Betting Applications Will Open Sooner Than Expected

The application period for Ohio sports betting licensees will open a bit earlier than expected, according to the Casino Control Commission. The regulator laid out a new timeline Wednesday that shows just when certain Ohio sports betting applications will be ready for submission. Unfortunately for those eagerly awaiting the market’s launch, the update did not include […] Read More

Ohio Sports Betting Applications Go Up For Public Comment

Hopeful Ohio sports betting licensees now have the chance to give input on two draft applications before they are finalized. The Ohio Casino Control Commission released draft applications for Type A&B proprietors and management services providers Monday morning. Public comment will be open through 5 pm Eastern this Friday. There is still a lot of […] Read More

Hopeful Ohio Sports Betting Operators Could See Draft Applications Soon

Operators looking to launch sports betting in Ohio could see applications soon, according to the Casino Control Commission. The applications for Ohio sportsbooks are not ready to be filled out, though. Operators can submit feedback on the draft applications before they are ready later this year, a commission spokesperson told LSR: “As a reminder, the […] Read More

Some Ohio Sports Betting Rules Available For Public Comment

The long march to legal sports betting in Ohio continues with two batches of proposed rules available for public comment. The Casino Control Commission uploaded its second batch of proposed rules Monday. Those rules concern licensing for mobile and retail sportsbooks, general betting provisions and equipment. The release followed the first batch from last week, […] Read More

The Week In Sports Betting News: Wait, Ohio Really Did It?

Happy Monday, everyone. Sports betting news was a bit slower in terms of volume last week but there was still plenty of big action. The LSR Podcast breaks down a handful of those topics, including the biggest surprise of December so far: the Ohio legislature actually passing a sports betting bill. Gov. Mike DeWine has […] Read More