So what’s the hold-up? A mix of typical bureaucracy and the realities of how the program was designed to incorporate all the different players who want a cut of the $3.35 billion state officials think gamblers eventually will bet each year.
A customer makes a sports bet at the Borgata casino in Atlantic City N.J. on March 17, 2022 just before the March Madness NCAA college basketball tournament began. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio isn’t exactly the fastest state when it comes to launching its sports betting program. Of surrounding states where sports betting is legal, only Michigan was slower to get their program up and running.
When sports gaming launches in Ohio on Jan. 1, 2023, the deadline set by state lawmakers, 374 days will have passed since Gov. Mike DeWine signed the bill Dec. 23, 2021. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
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