Governor Wants to Double Ohio Sports Betting Tax

Ohio sports betting tax increased from ten percent to twenty percent two years ago. If Governor Mike DeWine gets his way, the tax rate could rise to forty percent. He aims to increase the state’s annual sports wagering revenue to around $180 million. The decision has...

Regulators Lay Out Time Frame for Ohio Sportsbook Industry Launch

State regulators laid out the time frame for the Ohio sportsbook industry launch. According to their estimates, it would take seven months to prepare the market for the biggest simultaneous sports betting launches in the United States. Ohio will have three distinct...

Updates on Ohio Sportsbook Bills

A couple of months ago, it seemed like sports betting was coming to Ohio. However, lawmakers were not able to approve any of the Ohio sportsbook bills. After five hearings, the state Senate committee didn’t tackle sports betting last week. Ohio’s legislature closed...