Sports Betting In Ohio

Is Sports Betting Legal In Ohio

Yes, the regulated sports betting market launched on January 1, 2023, in Ohio and has grown ever since. What brought Ohio sportsbooks to life was HB 29. which was first introduced in 2021 to allow retail and online sports betting.

Sports betting in Ohio has been around though for over 10 years through the licensed online betting sites. Licensed betting sites are legal and backed by their own international regulators

Where To Bet On Sports In Person In Ohio

As of right now, there are 14 retail sportsbook locations in Ohio with the potential for more to launch in the future. Right now they lie in mostly the major cities like Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati and there is potential for more sportsbooks to open up in the futures. Below are all of the current sportsbooks in the state and the cities that they are in.

Sportsbook	Retail Location	City
FanDuel Sportsbook	Belterra Park	Anderson Township
BetMGM Sportsbook	Great American Ball Park	Cincinnati
Caesars Sportsbook	Eldorado Scioto Downs	Columbus
Hard Rock Bet	Hard Rock	Cincinnati
ESPN Bet	Hollywood Casino	Columbus
ESPN Bet	Hollywood Casino	Toledo
ESPN Bet	Dayton Raceway	Dayton
ESPN Bet	Mahoning Valley	Youngstown
BetJACK Sportsbook	JACK Casino	Cleveland
BetJACK Sportsbook	JACK Thistledown Racino	Cleveland
BetMGM Sportsbook	MGM Northfield Park	NorthField
MVGBet Sportsbook	Miami Valley Gaming	Lebanon
Caesars Sportsbook	Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse	Cleveland
SuperBook	Tafts Ale House	Cincinnati

How Many Online Sportsbooks Are In Ohio

In total, there are 19 online sportsbooks that accept Ohio players. 15 of them are through the state regulated sports betting market which the other five are licensed online sportsbooks. Below is a full list of all the Ohio sports betting sites in the state.

• BetOnline (Licensed)
• MyBookie (Licensed)
• SportsBetting.ag (Licensed)
• XBet (Licensed)
• Bet365 (Regulated)
• Bally Bet (Regulated)
• BetJACK (Regulated)
• Betly (Regulated)
• BetMGM (Regulated)
• BetPARX (Regulated)
• Betr (Regulated)
• BetRivers (Regulated)
• Caesars (Regulated)
• DraftKings (Regulated)
• ESPN Bet (Regulated)
• Fanatics (Regulated)
• FanDuel (Regulated)
• Hard Rock Bet (Regulated)
• Prime Sportsbook (Regulated)

How To Bet On Sports Online In Ohio

The process of actually betting on sports online in Ohio is a simple one and there are just a few steps that you’ll need to get through before you get down and start betting.

1. Choose online sportsbook and create an account
2. Select sportsbook welcome bonus
3. Look over deposit methods and fund your account
4. Once funds are in your account, search for odds and begin betting

Ohio Sports Betting Bonuses

• BetOnline: 50% Welcome Bonus up to $250
• MyBookie: 50% First Deposit Match up to $1,000
• SportsBetting.ag: Double Up Welcome Bonus up to $500 2x
• SportsBetting.ag: 100% Crypto Welcome Bonus up to $1,000
• XBet: 50% Deposit Welcome Bonus up to $200
• BetJACK Sportsbook: Up To $1,000 In Bonus Bets
• Betr Sportsbook: $200 First Deposit Match

Ohio Sports Betting Restrictions

While you can bet on a lot in Ohio, there are some major restrictions that you’ll need to take into consideration when betting with the regulated sportsbooks. The first major restriction comes in the college betting market where you will not be able to bet on any college player prop odds from around then country. There are also restrictions from betting on politics, award shows, and other entertainment odds. None of these restrictions apply to the licensed sports betting sites in BetOnline or MyBookie.

Sports To Bet On In Ohio

Ohio is home to several professional and collegiate sports teams and each of them have betting odds and lines that you can take action on. There are a total of 8 professional sports teams and 8 DI college athletic programs that will each have odds at all times on these sportsbooks.

Ohio Pro Teams

• Cleveland Browns (NFL)
• Cincinnati Bengals (NFL)
• Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA)
• Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL)
• Cleveland Guardians (MLB)
• Cincinnati Reds (MLB)
• Columbus Crew (MLS)
• FC Cincinnati (MLS)

Ohio College Teams

• Ohio State Buckeyes
• Akron Zips
• Bowling Green Falcons
• Cincinnati Bearcats
• Kent State Golden Flashes
• Miami RedHawks
• Ohio Bobcats
• Toledo Rockets

FAQs

How Old Do You Need To Be To Bet On Sports In Ohio

You’ll need to be at least 21 years old in Ohio to be able to bet on sports. The gambling age here is strict and there is no way around it at all. You should not be betting while underage at all and you could face consequences if you do such as being banned from the online sportsbooks or even a loss of funds.

Will I Get In Trouble For Betting On College Props?

There is no reason to worry about getting in trouble at all when betting on college props at all with licensed Ohio sportsbooks. Licensed Ohio sports betting sites have all the right in the world to offer college player props as they do not abide by the states rules and regulations in that area with their own regulators behind them.

Is BetOnline Legal In Ohio?

BetOnline is legal and is one of the premier legal Ohio betting sites. They are licensed and internationally regulated which allows them to accept bettors from Ohio without any issues from the law.