A bill to legalize sports betting in Ohio is headed to the governor after years of legislative wrangling. The bipartisan legislation creates three types of licenses to be overseen by the Ohio Casino Control Commission.
The legislation approved this week would create licenses governing mobile wagering, gambling in brick-and-mortar operations, and bars and restaurants with gaming kiosks. The legislation, which Republican Governor Mike DeWine has said he'll sign, could cover college and professional sports with final rules set by the casino control commission. The Ohio measure is the result of negotiations that began after the U.S. Supreme Court said in 2018 that states can approve sports betting.
