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Ohio Committee To Discuss The Future of Gambling in the State, Including iGaming
Ohio lawmakers are preparing to begin a series of discussions on the state’s current gambling market and what forms of new gambling expansion are possible, including online casinos and an online lottery. The Ohio Sports Gaming Study Committee will meet four times over the next two months to discuss and give recommendations regarding topics like […]
Time Out Ohio, Gamban Offer Free Blocking Software to Ohio Gamblers
A new partnership between Time Out Ohio (TOO) and Gamban offers Ohio gamblers one year of free access to the software that blocks over 70,000 international gambling websites and apps—across multiple devices. With the deal between the Ohio Lottery Commission’s (OLC) timeout program and the UK-based developer, Ohio joins Pennsylvania in giving players free access […]
Ohio Bans Use of Non-Gambling Products to Promote Online Sports Betting
The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) has updated its rules, including a new prohibition against operators offering gambling promotions to customers engaging in non-gambling transactions. The regulator proposed the new regulation in June after it had asked Fanatics Sportsbook to discontinue promotion targeting the company’s sports merchandise customers. At the time, the OCCC pointed out […]
Ohio to Impose Further Restrictions on Betting Promotions and Ban Bettors Who Threaten Athletes
Ohio is continuing to take a hard line with its regulated gambling market, authorizing the state regulator to issue a gambling ban to those threatening violence against sports figures, alongside other policy changes. That rule is part of the 2024-2025 budget bill signed by Gov. Mike DeWine on July 5. It protects athletes and others […]
Ohio Online Sports Betting Operators May Pay 20% Tax Rate, Possibly Impacting Bettor Promos
Ohio online sports betting operators may see their taxes increase from 10% to 20% of gross revenue if Governor Mike DeWine signs the budget bill state lawmakers approved on June 30. The additional cost for operators may be passed along to Ohio sports bettors in the form of less valuable promo offers if sports betting […]
PlayUp Settles With OCCC, Agrees Not To Pursue Ohio License for Four Years
Australian-based PlayUp has reached a settlement with the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) after the latter raised questions about its sports betting license application. Under the settlement terms, PlayUp has agreed to pay $120,000 in fines and refrain from re-applying for an Ohio gaming license for four years. The fines consist of a $90,000 payment to […]
Ohio Casino Control Commission Shows Online Sports Betting Operators It Means Business
It’s quickly becoming clear that the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) – is playing hardball with operators. The Buckeye State’s nascent sports betting market launched on New Year’s Day. Almost immediately, the OCCC put several operators on notice with hefty fines and application denials. That’s an unusually strict start, given that other US regulators have […]
PlayUp Sportsbook Won’t Launch on Sunday in Ohio
PlayUp Sportsbook won’t launch in Ohio’s online gambling marketplace on Sunday. The Buckeye State is kicking off legal sports betting on New Year’s Day. However, the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) told Bonus today that PlayUp Limited requested a 2023 hearing on the matter. The commission notified PlayUp on Dec. 2 that OCCC will “deny […]
