The new year brings legalized sports betting to Ohio with plenty of options for placing a bet.  Starting Sunday, Ohio joins more than 30 states where fans can bet on sports. Adults 21 and over who are in Ohio will be able to place wagers on their smart phones, and inside casinos and racinos and at sports books run by professional sport teams.

All Ohio State and Michigan fans were ready to watch the big game on Saturday.  But for one group, the party was taken to a whole new level.   Fresh n Faded and the Allen County Board of DD teamed up for an event called “Hang Time.” Not only were these fans able to root for the Buckeye and Wolverines, but also have some great game time food and show off some of their best dance moves during some of the down time.   The Allen County Board of DD wanted put on an event were their clients and the community can come together and have some fun, but also raise some awareness too. 

This is the 30th year the chamber has held ChamberFest, their largest event of the year. Hundreds came to the Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center downtown to take part in the festivities. From Plinko to Texas Hold'em, there was plenty for attendees to do. Local restaurants were also invited to showcase their menus. Organizers are glad to be able to bring a taste of Vegas to chamber members every year.

The Cridersville community stepping to help the fire department and have some fun too. This is the 57th year for the Cridersville Fireman’s Ja…

The Powerball jackpot of $630 million will be drawn Wednesday night. Ohio lottery players have until 10 p.m. to purchase a ticket for the upcoming drawing. This is the seventh highest Powerball jackpot in U.S. lottery history. In history, there have been three winners of the jackpot prize here in the Buckeye state, with 58 winners of at least $1 million. We spoke to one local business that sells Powerball tickets on if they see an increase in business when the number gets so high.

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.

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.