Is sports betting legal in Ohio?
Where Ohio stands right now, who is allowed to bet there, and which sportsbooks are licensed.
Ohio launched mobile sports betting on January 1, 2023 with one of the most populous and competitive markets in the Midwest.
- Betting apps
- Live
- In-person sportsbooks
- Live
- Minimum age
- 21+
- Betting launched
- 2023
- Tax on sportsbook revenue
- 20%
General information, not legal advice, and rules change. Check your state regulator for the current position.
Ohio launched both retail and mobile sports betting on January 1, 2023 — at the same moment statewide. The market launched with a wide license pool, allowing all major national brands to operate.
Retail sportsbooks operate at casinos, racinos, and select pro sports venues. The state initially set a 10% tax rate but doubled it to 20% in July 2023.
Minimum age is 21.
Legal sportsbooks in Ohio
DraftKings
FanDuel
BetMGM
Caesars
ESPN BET
Fanatics
Other states
Betting is available in Ohio — see which bets are priced better than they should be, or compare prices across sportsbooks.