The legislation approved December 10th mandates that sports betting be available by January 1, 2023. It's expected to take months for the casino control commission to formulate rules and regulations. Operators will pay a 10% tax on their net revenue to the state to help fund K to 12 education and problem gambling programs.

Ohio gamblers are out in force as revenue at the 4 casinos and 7 racinos in the state rose to a record high. The Ohio Lottery and Casino Control Commissions report that 1-point 9-billion dollars were made in 2019 which is a 4-percent increase from 2018. One-third of that revenue goes to the state who disburses it to the 88 counties. Distribution is figured by population and Allen County has been seeing an increase in the last several years.