Governor DeWine Signs Bill Legalizing Sports Betting in Ohio
Expertise: iGaming, Online casinos
After three years and many hours of debate, sports betting is finally coming to Ohio after Governor Mike DeWine signed House 29 into law.
The bill, which was earlier passed this month by lawmakers and signed on Wednesday by the governor, will allow Ohio residents to start betting on professional, college and esports from Jan 1. 2023.
However, reports have it that legislators, sportsbooks and bettors have expressed interest in expediting the process.
The new bill signed by Governor Mike DeWine will:
Casinos, Sports teams, stadiums, bars and restaurants will be able to operate sportsbooks in Ohio after getting gambling licenses from the Ohio Casino Control Commission.
With sports betting legalized in Ohio, there are now 33 states in the US offering sports gambling, whether online or at land-based casinos.
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