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Sports
November 14, 2024
Ohio Senator Proposes Reduction of Sports Betting Tax to 10%
Ohio State Senator Niraj Antani wants to change how sports betting gets taxed in Ohio. Antani led the charge to make sports betting legal in Ohio in 2022. Now, he thinks the tax rate should drop from 20% to 10%, which is what he first suggested. He has put this idea into Senate Bill 190 […]
Industry
November 1, 2024
Illegal Gambling Parlors in Ohio Raided, Cash and Machines Seized
A large number of illegal gambling machines and close to $100,000 in cash were seized recently during raids in Akron, Ohio. Seven Locations Raided by Police The actions of law enforcement follow a months-long investigation into illegal gambling in the city. A total of seven warrants were executed by police officers in Akron, WKYC reported […]
Casino
October 22, 2024
Senator Hopes for Ohio Online Casino Bill to Muster Support in Lame-Duck Session
After ousting several websites from the jurisdiction, Ohio is now closer to the adoption of an online casino gambling framework of its own, but an iGaming framework is still somewhat beyond reach. SB 312 Is a Long Shot at Legalizing Online Casinos Although still a toss-up, a new bill, SB 312 introduced in the Ohio […]
Sports
October 3, 2024
Ohio Sets Monthly Revenue Record in August with $204.1M Raked In
Ohio’s 11 casinos and racinos have managed to bring in as much as $204.1 million, outpacing expectations and setting a new record, the Ohio Casino Control and Lottery Commission reported. Revenue Sets New Record in Ohio for August Factoring in the latest revenue rake, licensed operators in the Buckeye State have brought in $1.6 billion […]
Industry
September 23, 2024
Restaurant Owner Convicted of Tax Fraud, Misusing Funds for Gambling
According to a press release from the US Department of Justice, a federal jury has convicted R. B. of Cincinnati for failing to pay taxes he withheld from his employees’ wages at three fried chicken restaurants that were under his ownership and operation. The conviction followed a relatively brief five-day trial that took place in […]
Legal
September 13, 2024
Ohio Man Sentenced to Prison for Illegal Gambling, Tax Evasion
A man who pleaded guilty to tax evasion, money laundering and operating illegal gambling businesses earlier this year was recently sentenced to seven years in prison. The Prison Sentence Was Accompanied by Supervised Release and Restitution The US Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Public Affairs confirmed Thursday that the case in question involved Steven […]
Business
September 9, 2024
Ohio Gambling Treatment Network Will Make Support More Accessible
The Problem Gambling Network of Ohio (PGNO), a responsible gambling advocacy organization, has unveiled the Ohio Gambling Treatment Network (OGTN), a new telehealth system that provides free mental health support to locals experiencing gambling problems or concerns. OGTN Will Help People Overcome Excessive Gambling The launch of the new OGTN reflects PGNO’s commitment to safer […]
Industry
September 5, 2024
Ohio Senator Wants to Legalize iGaming as the Next Logical Step
Ohio senator Niraj Antani, R-Miami Twp., has introduced a 146-page bill that would legalize online casino gaming in the Buckeye State. The bill, which was introduced on Wednesday and is yet to receive an official number, is aimed to give the green light to legal internet casino gambling including online slot machines, table games, roulette, […]
Industry
August 23, 2024
Bovada Further Shrinks US Presence by Exiting Ohio
Popular offshore sportsbook and online casino platform preferred by US bettors as a “trusted source for gaming and betting entertainment,” Bovada, has stepped out of Ohio. Harp Media, which runs Bovada, has complied with a cease-and-desist order that the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) issued on August 6. The OCCC confirmed the letter sent to […]
Sports
August 8, 2024
Ohio Sports Betting Boosts Viewership along with Calls for Help
The statewide expansion of sports betting granted millions of Americans access to legal wagering. With the majority of the states offering some form of betting, including retail and mobile options, only a dozen states are yet to legalize it. Ohio, a state with nearly 12 million residents, legalized sports betting at the start of 2023. […]