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Ohio Establishes Forum to Address Questions Regarding Gambling and Sports Wagering Regulations

Legislature yet to file bills on sports betting, according to governor; however, he expresses optimism about its legalization.

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Established Committee in Ohio Targets Uncertainties in Gaming and Sports Wagering Regulation
Established Committee in Ohio Targets Uncertainties in Gaming and Sports Wagering Regulation

Ohio Establishes Forum to Address Questions Regarding Gambling and Sports Wagering Regulations

Ohio's quest to legalize sports betting took a pause at the end of last year, as lawmakers were unable to bring the issue to a vote before the year's end. This development comes after key advocates for sports betting, including Senators John Eklund, Sean O'Brien, and Rep. Dave Greenspan, did not return for the 2021 session.

The key issue that needs to be addressed in any new sports betting bill is the regulation of the industry. The question of which agency would oversee sports betting remains unanswered, as the search results do not provide information about who took over the advocacy for the legalization of sports betting in Ohio after the departure of the key advocates in 2021.

The lack of progress in Ohio stands in contrast to its bordering states. Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Indiana, and Michigan have already launched operators for live, legal mobile sports betting. Last Friday, Michigan launched 10 statewide mobile platforms for sports betting.

Despite the delay, there is hope for sports betting in Ohio. Gov. Mike DeWine has expressed support for the legalization of sports betting in the state. Senate President Matt Huffman announced the formation of a gambling committee to explore gambling regulation issues. This committee, chaired by Republican Sen. Kirk Schuring, is expected to convene in May.

Many key stakeholders backed the sports betting bills that circulated last year. Operators such as WynnBET, Penn National (Barstool), Caesars/William Hill, Churchill Downs (TwinSpires), JACK Entertainment, and MGM (BetMGM) are positioning themselves for legal wagering in Ohio.

It is worth noting that Ohio has 11 gaming facilities - four casinos and seven racinos. However, as of now, no sports betting bills have been filed in Ohio, and no opposition to sports betting was reported in the state.

In conclusion, while Ohio missed the opportunity to legalize sports betting last year, the momentum for legalization remains strong. With the formation of a gambling committee and the support of key stakeholders, it is hoped that Ohio will join its bordering states in offering legal sports betting in the near future.

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