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Ohio Online Casino Legalization and iLottery Back in Play With Sen. Manning Leading the Charge
Ohio lawmakers are making another attempt to legalize online casinos after failing in 2024. The bill, SB 197, was introduced this week by state Sen. Nathan Manning. It would allow up to 11 online casino brands with a tax rate of 36% to 40%, the highest among iGaming states. The proposal would also allow online […]
Ohio Rep. Brian Stewart Confirms Online Casino Legislation is in the Works
State Rep. and House Finance Committee chair Brian Stewart has confirmed a bill to expand Ohio’s legal online gambling is coming soon.
Jackpot.com Becomes the Official Lottery Courier Partner of 7-Eleven Convenience Stores
Jackpot.com has partnered with 7-Eleven, the world’s largest convenience store chain, to become its official lottery courier. The collaboration will initially roll out in Ohio and Massachusetts, providing customers access to lottery games and scratch-offs through the Jackpot.com app or website at over 600 7-Eleven and Speedway locations across the two states. The partnership is […]
Study Commission Sets Up the Chessboard for Ohio’s 2025 Online Casino Effort
We now have a clear picture of who the champions of Ohio online casinos and iLottery will be and who will stand against them, thanks to a comprehensive report by the Study Commission on the Future of Gaming in Ohio. The hefty 354-page document collates testimony from virtually every stakeholder in Ohio gambling, most of whom have […]
Ohio Legislators May Consider Adding iGaming, iLottery, If They Listen to Study Commission
Ohio is often considered a political bellwether, so state lawmakers around the country may closely watch how its legislators vote on iGaming and iLottery. That’s especially true now that the majority of Ohio General Assembly members in a study commission recommended approval of online casinos and an online lottery. On July 12, an Ohio Senator’s […]
Dave & Buster’s Plan To Allow Friendly Bets Faces Potential Ban In Illinois
Not everyone is pleased with Dave & Buster’s plans to add a real money skill gaming option to its arcade experience. One critic in a position to do something about it is Illinois Rep. Dan Didech, who introduced a bill to prohibit precisely the sort of plan the family entertainment chain announced last week. Dave […]
Ohio Lawmakers May Need Voter Approval to Expand Racino Gambling
Ohio lawmakers are considering various forms of gambling expansion, but some of the possibilities, such as adding table games at racinos, will require voter approval in a referendum. That seemed to be the consensus at the final meeting of the Study Commission on the Future of Gaming in Ohio. The April 11 gathering at the Ohio […]
Ohioans Can Watch Live-Streaming Online Casino, iLottery, Other Gambling Proposal Testimony
Ohioans interested in learning what their lawmakers and interested stakeholders think of legalizing online casinos can find what they need on new OhioHouse.gov pages. While the commission was supposed to have a dedicated site, these three pages are solely devoted to the Study Commission on the Future of Gaming in Ohio. Clicking on the Committees […]
Ohio Lawmaker Jay Edwards Launching Gaming Study Commission Site So Public Can Monitor Progress
Ohioans interested in any and all things legal gambling will soon be able to monitor state lawmakers’ progress on a gaming study commission site. The next Study Commission on the Future of Gaming in Ohio meeting is on March 19 and the new site is expected to be live before then. At the previous gathering […]
Ohioans Soon to See Testimony About ‘The Future of Gaming in Ohio’ on Dedicated Site
Soon, Ohioans can vet testimony given to the Study Commission on the Future of Gaming in Ohio for themselves. On Feb. 20, commission co-chairman Jay Edwards announced the construction of the testimony site during a meeting dedicated to discussing possible online casino legalization. A spokeswoman for the state gaming regulator told Bonus that state Rep. […]
