Ohio approved the launch of 18 sports betting apps, including DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM, on New Year’s Day.
Along with their online sports betting approvals, the Ohio Casino Control Board on Wednesday announced licenses for several additional types of in-person sports betting operators.
Ohio’s sports betting law, passed in late 2021, allows up to 46 apps, plus in-person betting at sports arenas, casinos, and compelling stores by Jan. 1, 2023.
The full list of online sportsbooks approved for launch:
A handful of other apps, including Betr, Hardrock and Jake Paul’s micro-betting venture, are still awaiting approval.
Kiosk Approved Groceries
The commission authorized several local businesses, including 42 Kroger grocery stores, to set up sports betting kiosks.
Kiosks limit bettors to $700 bets per week and offer fewer options than a sportsbook or online bookmaker. However, they are much easier to license.
More than 800 companies have been approved to date.
Sports arenas and casinos
By law, professional sports teams in the state are eligible for sports betting licenses. Online sportsbooks can only enter the market by partnering with them or with a casino or racetrack.
The commission has approved the Cleveland Cavaliers (Fubo and Caesars), Cleveland Guardians (bet365), Columbus Blue Jackets (Fanatics) and FC Cincinnati (Superbook) for online licensing and in-person sports betting in their arenas.
They join the Cincinnati Reds (BetMGM and Underdog), the Cleveland Browns (Bally’s) and Columbus Are (Tipico)
The Cincinnati Bengals (BetFred) have been approved for an online sports betting license, but no longer wish to sue a bookmaker in person, according to the commission.
The following outlets have also been approved for in-person sports betting and online licensing through their partners:
- MGM Northfield Park (BetMGM)
- Soctio Downs (Caesars)
- Hollywood Casino Columbus (bar stool)
- Belterra Cincinatti Park (FanDuel)
- Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway (BetRivers and bar stool)
Each online betting operator will pay a 10% tax on gross gaming revenue. Further approvals are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
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