Sports
January 4, 2023
Ohio Surpasses New York Upon Online Sports Betting Market Launch
Ohio launched its regulated sports betting market on January 1, 2023, and geolocation services company GeoComply provided data on how the launch went during the first days of the new year. GeoComply Records 11.3M Transactions in Ohio over New Year’s Weekend According to GeoComply data, during the New Year’s weekend, Ohio surpassed even New York […]
Industry
January 3, 2023
Cavs Coach Bickerstaff Cautious about Betting’s ‘Dark Side’
Sports betting will “put a bump in the finances for everybody,” but will require more education to avoid fans and athletes fall victim to its dark side, believes Cleveland Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff. Bump on Finances The Cavaliers, in partnership with Caesars Entertainment, opened Caesars Sportsbook inside their home Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse just a day […]
Business
January 3, 2023
Ohio Regulator Claims DraftKings Breached Advertising Rules
On Friday, the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC), the regulatory body in charge of gambling activities in the state, announced that it plans to take administrative action against DraftKings. DraftKings May Be Subject to a $350K Fine The regulator claimed that the sports betting operator breached the state’s sports gaming advertising rules. A statement released […]
Sports
January 2, 2023
Ohio Welcomes First Wagers on Regulated Sports Betting Market
The Sunday rollout was celebrated by much fanfare, a carousel of launch parties, and no fewer than 13 retail sportsbooks and 16 digital operators who embraced the opportunity to forge ahead in the Buckeye State, one of supposedly the biggest for the industry. Cascades of Launches Across the Buckeye State In the weeks leading up […]
Industry
December 30, 2022
Ohio Introduces Responsible Gambling Program Ahead of January 1 Betting Launch
Ohio is due to launch sports gambling on Sunday, January 1, 2023, but the state is also keen to ensure that it does its best to protect consumers. This includes the launch of a new dedicated campaign by Ohio For Responsible Gambling. The program that gets underway is called Pause Before You Play, and it’s […]
Sports
December 29, 2022
Gambling Group Ready to Guide Bettors in Ohio with Dedicated Assets
The company said that it will be providing marketing services to any third party that wishes to work with it and benefit from its extensive track record in managing and delivering services. The Group has already launched its dedicated BetOhio.com website which offers information on sports betting in the state and also helps guide local […]
Sports
December 28, 2022
AGA Hails Ohio’s Sports Betting Structure and Pending Launch
The state has done well in setting up its core infrastructure, argues Casey Clark, SVP of AGA. Ohio is on track to be the 32nd state to launch legal sports betting, too, and there are many local franchises that sports bettors would love to back. Ohio’s Sports Gambling Industry Will Be Big The state has […]
Sports
December 28, 2022
Ohio Casino Control Commission Warns Sportsbook over Advertisement Practices
All final hurdles have been cleared and the state is preparing to accept the first wagers from anyone aged 21 or older on January 1, 2023. Yet, in the run-up to the actual launch, there have been a few issues with the way eager stakeholders have been promoting their products. Ohio Commission Takes Issue with […]
Casino
December 23, 2022
Two Hollywood Casinos in Ohio Budge to Workers’ Demands
A historical deal was struck between the owners of Hollywood Casino Toledo and Hollywood Casino Columbus in Ohio and two trade unions Thursday, preventing casino employees from going on an immediate strike. New Four-Year Retroactive Agreement Penn Entertainment Inc. and representatives of the International Steelworkers and the United Auto Workers union reached a four-year agreement […]
Industry
December 22, 2022
GOP Group Allegedly Funded DeWine’s Campaign with Gambling Money
Funding campaigns for reelection has always been a hot topic, and with how prominent DeWine’s name is in the gambling scene, it comes as no surprise that there are many loose ends. An Associated Press report looked further into it. Complicated Funding Routes Mike DeWine – a Republican Ohio Governor – is an outspoken supporter […]
