TOLEDO, Ohio — Have you heard sports betting is legal in Ohio?
In case you somehow missed the avalanche of advertisements, yes, you now have many ways to gamble on sports. House Bill 29 passed in December 2021 and cleared the way for legalized wagering in the Buckeye State starting Jan. 1 of this year.
Here's how and where you can place your bets:
MOBILE
There are several applications available on Apple and Android devices allowing you to bet on everything from point spreads in football games to how many rebounds your favorite NBA player will collect in his next game.
Most online sportsbooks will allow you to make deposits using a credit or debit card or a direct transfer from your bank account. Some accept deposits from apps like Venmo and PayPal.
Many of these sportsbooks have special offers and bonuses available for new users. The following have been approved in Ohio:
- Barstool Sportsbook
- Bet365
- Betfred
- BetMGM
- BetPARX
- BetRivers
- Caesars
- DraftKings
- Fanatics
- FanDuel Ohio
- Hard Rock
- Instabet/Betr
- PointsBet Ohio
- Superbook
- Tipico
PHYSICAL SPORTSBOOKS
You can also visit one of several retail locations around the state, including the Barstool Sportsbook at Hollywood Casino Toledo.
Other locations include:
- Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway (Barstool and BetRivers)
- Scioto Downs (Caesars Ohio)
- Hollywood Casino Columbus (Barstool)
- Belterra Park Cincinnati (FanDuel)
- MGM Northfield Park (BetMGM)
KIOSKS
The Ohio Casino Control Commission has approved over 1,000 businesses to install betting kiosks inside the venue. These businesses include bars, super markets, bowling alleys and other establishments.
Bettors are limited to wagering on point spreads, parlays, over/unders and moneylines when using these machines, and can bet a maximum of $700 per week.
To see a full list of kiosks, click here.
If you or someone you know is showing signs of gambling addiction, resources are available here.
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