The state estimates that regulated sports betting will be a $1 billion industry in Ohio in its first year or so of operation, growing to $3.35 billion within a few years. Nearly 40 area restaurants and bars have been approved by the casino commission to have sports gambling kiosks in their establishments.Īlong with Hollywood Gaming Dayton, the casino commission on Wednesday approved the Cincinnati Bengals, FC Cincinnati, Northfield Park, Scioto Downs, the Columbus Bluejackets, the Cleveland Cavaliers, Hollywood Casino Columbus, the Cleveland Guardians and Belterra Park. The racinos won't be the only places a person can bet on sports here. The casino control commission is in the process of creating rules, approving applications, and completing other essentials to launch sports betting in the state. Legal sports gambling will begin in Ohio on Jan. Miami Valley Gaming in Warren County has also applied to host sports gambling but was not on the agenda to be voted on Wednesday. Hollywood Gaming is expected to host a Barstool Sportsbook and is partnered with BetRivers for online gaming, commission records say. The Ohio Casino Control Commission unanimously approved the local racino for both in-person and online gambling licenses. 21-Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway was approved to provide sports gambling starting next year.
