Legal
November 27, 2020
Ohio Could Pass a Sports Betting Bill Before 2021
Ohio’s sports betting bill passed the House vote in May this year. On Wednesday this week, the bill was heard by the Senate General Government and Agency Review Committee. Now the legislature can either pass the bill by the end of this legislative season or introduce a new bill in 2021. Sports Betting Bill in […]
Casino
November 10, 2020
Ohio Gambling Market Posted All-Time Record in October
Casinos and racinos in Ohio produced another record in terms of revenue in October since their re-opening from the coronavirus shutdowns. The Ohio Casino Control Commission released its revenue report Monday, posting $169.1 million in gambling revenue generated for the month by the 11 land-based gambling establishments in the state. The gross gaming revenue (GGR) […]
Business
September 8, 2020
Kindred Signs with Penn National, Enters Illinois and Ohio
Kindred announced today its expansion across regulated US markets will continue as the sports wagering company entered into an agreement with Penn National Gaming to ensure market access to Illinois and Ohio. The new agreement will provide access for Kindred’s brand, Unibet, to pursue licensing in Illinois, through Argosy Casino Alton, and in Ohio, through […]
Sports
July 10, 2020
Aurora Bookie’s $600,000 Illegal Gambling Ring Busted
A 46-year-old man from Aurora, Ohio, has been sentenced to three years of probation after authorities busted a $600,000 illicit gambling ring, he had been running for close to five years. Local Bookie’s Large-Scale Gambling Ring Busted A bookmaker from Aurora, Cleveland, Ohio will have to forfeit over $600,000 back to authorities after a district […]
Casino
July 8, 2020
Ohio Casinos Make Strong Return, Still Numbers Miss the Mark
Casinos and racinos in Ohio have restarted operations after a three-month hiatus. The industry is off to a strong start in June although results are still only half of last year’s results. Ohio’s Gambling Industry Makes a Strong Start in June Ohio’s casino and horse racing industry has taken a solid tumble in its results […]
Legal
June 11, 2020
Sports Betting in Ohio Gets One Step Closer Towards Legalizing
Two bills aim to facilitate sports betting in Ohio. Republican Dave Greenspan has sponsored House Bill 194 and now believes that a deal can be struck for the good of the state and its sports betting future. Ohio’s Senate and House Bill Aim to Legalize Sports Betting in the State The legalization of sports betting […]
Casino
June 7, 2020
Ohio Casino Industry Reopening as of June 19
The gaming industry in Ohio prepares to reopen on June 19. All casinos and racinos are allowed to restart operation following an announcement by Governor Mike DeWine. Casino Industry in Ohio Allowed to Restart from June 19 Good news for Ohio’s casino industry. As per this Friday’s announcement by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, casinos and […]
Legal
May 28, 2020
Ohio Sports Betting Moves a Step Closer to Legalization
While sports leagues around the world are slowly awakening from its coronavirus-induced sleep, another state in the US is pushing legislation to legally approve sports betting. The House of Representatives in Ohio approved Thursday a gambling bill that moved the state one step closer to legalizing sports betting. House Bill 194 that been debated for […]
Business
January 26, 2020
Jack Entertainment Pays $65m to Lease Casinos from VICI Properties after Acquisition
Jack Entertainment has sold two Cleveland casinos to VICI Properties and paid almost $65 million to have them leased back from the company. VICI Leases Newly-Acquired Properties Back to Previous Owner On Friday, VICI Properties said that it had completed the acquisition of two casino properties in Ohio, spending $843.3 million to claim ownership of […]
Casino
January 10, 2020
Gambling Handle in Ohio Climbs to Set Record at $1.94bn in 2019
After eight years in operation, Ohio casinos continue to climb up in terms of total gambling handle, posting a record $1.94 billion in 2019. Ohio Gambling Facilities Remain Strong in 2019 A decade ago, casinos in Ohio generated a mere blip in the total gambling handle of the nation – both legal and illegal. Fast […]