Online Gaming in Ohio

Sports betting launched in Ohio on January 1, 2023 through licensed operators of online sportsbooks and brick-and-mortar establishments, but online casinos remain illegal.

In May 2025, Senator Nathan Manning introduced SB 197 to legalize online casino gaming, proposing a 36% tax rate for operators partnered with existing casinos (e.g., Jack Cleveland, Hollywood Columbus) and 40% for third-party platforms. The bill mandates $50 million initial license fees and $5 million renewals every five years, with 99% of tax revenue directed to the state general fund.

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Ohio Online Gaming News

SIS Content Services grows partnership with bet365 (19 June 2024)
The company has expanded its U.S. footprint with bet365 offering its H2H Global Gaming League eBasketball and eSoccer games in Ohio and Arizona.

White Hat Gaming provides its proprietary PAM to Bally's in Ohio (30 August 2023)
With the addition of the iGaming platform's Privileged Access Management system this will begin the operator's sportsbook expansion strategy.

betJACK upgrades prior to fall sports season (30 August 2023)
The Ohio-made sportsbook enhanced its app with a Parlay+, a parlay builder.

Flutter finishes off 2022 strong, especially in the US (3 March 2023)
Maryland and Ohio lead the way in the states for the online betting firm thanks in part to FanDuel’s success.

IGT PlaySports advances sports betting in Ohio with BetSkybox deal (3 March 2023)
As a result of the partnership, BetSkybox will deploy IGT's PlaySports QuickBet Kiosks at licensed restaurants and bars across The Buckeye State.

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Ohio Online Gaming Legal and Regulatory Documents

Ohio Sports Betting Bill (13 December 2021)
Substitute House Bill 29 establishes the regulatory framework for online and in-store sports betting.

December's Top Ohio Sites

Rank

Change

Casino Site

1

2

bet365 United States

3

Fanatics Sportsbook

Ohio Online Gaming Agencies

Ohio Casino Control Commission